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Practicology PodcastPP217 Dedications & MilestonesHas God done some special things in your life, or in the life of your local church, that should be specially commemorated? Is there wisdom in marking milestones in your family? Matthew & Mike give us some more contemporary practical applications from the Book of Nehemiah.
Scriptures Referenced:Nehemiah 12
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2025-10-0622 minPracticology PodcastPP215 Outsmart Your Teachers!Want to be wiser than your enemies and more insightful than your teachers? In this fifth back-to-school episode at Practicology, Mike and Matthew look at a Scripture passage that tells us how. And at the end of the episode, they demonstrate a simple method of daily Bible reading for busy students.
Scriptures Referenced:Psalm 119:97-100; John 1:1-3; Mark 7:20-23; 2 Timothy 3:14-17; Luke 2:41-52Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.
2025-09-2229 minPracticology PodcastPP210 But God…Have you experienced a miracle? If you are a Christian, you have. And the phenomenal miracle of grace that God has worked in you, He can do for others too. Also, catch Mike & Matthew’s discussion of human depravity and of the three enemies of the Christian and how they are instructively pictured together for us in the Old Testament.
Scriptures Referenced:Ephesians 2:1-5
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2025-08-0424 minPracticology PodcastPP209 Talking about the ‘T’: The Bible and TransgenderismWhether you struggle with a sense of misalignment between your body and your inner self, or know others who do, the Bible is ready to help. It offers us direction when we have lost our way, clarity that cuts through our chaos, and hope when all other hopes have let us down.
Part I: The Bible gives us a map to reality
Part II: The Bible clears up confusion
(1) How many sexes?(2) How do our inner selves relate to our bodies?(3) What’s the relationship between male and female?(4) What’s th...
2025-07-281h 19Practicology PodcastPP207 Summer Memorization Challenge 2025Announcing our FIFTH August Summer Challenge! Mike and Matthew talk everything you need to know for this year’s memorization challenge in Ephesians 2.
Scriptures Referenced:Ephesians 2
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2025-07-0705 minPracticology PodcastPP205 Raising ReadersDo you want the children and youth in your life to love reading? Everyone in the church should have a vested interest in raising readers. Mike and Matthew discuss 7 ways to help it happen.
(Bonus content: this episode was recorded while a mechanical contractor installed equipment in the background. House pets also feature.)
Scriptures Referenced: Eph 3:4; Ps 103:14
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2025-06-2334 minPracticology PodcastPP203 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #7What should you read this summer? Matthew & Mike have some ideas for you! There is no book like the Bible but we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. In our seventh instalment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13), we share brief reviews of ten books for your reading delight:– Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy Keller (Viking)– Do Not Be True To Yourself, by Kevin DeYoung (Crossway)– Enjoying Jesus: Experience the Presence and Kindness of the Son of God in Everyday Life, by Tim...
2025-06-0929 minPracticology PodcastPP199 Why Johnny Can PrayPraying can be difficult at any time, especially when we’re praying out loud with others. But God has given us his Spirit to help us. The Holy Spirit convinces us of who we are in Christ, corrects our prayers before they reach the Father, and initiates the conversation through his inspired Word. The Spirit is the reason Johnny (and Jenni) can pray. Be sure to stick around till the end of the episode as Mike and Matthew close it out with some practical helps for young brothers who want to start praying publicly in the local church.
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2025-05-0535 minPracticology PodcastPP191 True Humility Is Self-Forgetfulness“Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” C. S. Lewis may not have said those exact words (Mike misattributes the quote to him in this episode), but they certainly express what Lewis taught. In this third episode going through The Screwtape Letters, we explore what true humility is, how one goes about getting it, and how to receive a compliment.
Scriptures Referenced:Php 2:1-11
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2025-02-1723 minPracticology PodcastPP179 Sexual Detox (Part 2)It’s easy for us to pick up the wrong messaging about sex. That’s why we need Scripture to fix our mistaken thinking about sex and wash our defiled views. Building on episode 177, Helen and Mike bring our sexual detox series to a close, tackling commonplace distortions in the culture (“It doesn’t matter who I sleep with”) and in the church (“Sexual sin is the worst; there’s no hope for you if you’ve fallen”). Is sex just a base animal instinct, or is it a sacred mystery about the meaning of the universe? Tune in to find out!
2024-10-2830 minPracticology PodcastPP178 Homosexual Partnerships & Same-Sex Attraction from a Christian PerspectiveThe LGBT2Q+ movement has been successful in convincing a lot of people that God may bless same-sex unions, and that Scripture doesn’t really speak to modern gay and lesbian relationships. Mike and Matthew address this from a Biblical perspective and also provide some helpful guidance on the issue of Christians who experience same-sex attraction.
Scriptures Referenced:Lev 20:13; Mat 19:12; Rom 1:24-27; 1Cor 6:9-11
CORRECTION: Mike mentioned the name of Richard Bauckham on this episode, when he meant to say Richard Hays.
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2024-10-211h 07Practicology PodcastPP177 Sexual Detox (Part 1)In this episode, Mike is joined by his wife, Helen, for a conversation on the topic of “sexual detox.” They explore the concept of purging wrong ideas about sex that society, culture, and even the church can instill. The couple emphasizes how distorted views on sex—gathered from media, jokes, music, and even certain religious teachings—need to be realigned with biblical truth. This detox involves a renewed understanding of sex according to Scripture, which is good and pure.
Scriptures Referenced: 1 Thess 4:1-8; Gen 1-2; Prov 5:15-19; Song of Songs 1:2; Mal 2:14-16; Prov 2:16-17
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2024-10-1427 minPracticology PodcastPP176 Of Marshes and CandlesWhen we are struggling, the Lord doesn’t break us – he heals us. He has no pile of discarded disciples with whom he wants nothing more to do. In today’s episode, we see the Lord Jesus as the fulfiller of prophecy and the restorer of our souls.
Scriptures Referenced: Isaiah 42: 1-4; Matthew 12:15-21
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2024-10-0719 minPracticology PodcastPP174 GNFY #6 Learning from a ChildOnce we hit our teens, and certainly in our twenties, we like to think we’ve left childhood far behind. But what if there were important lessons from our childhood that we should revisit? What if children can teach us about receiving the grace of the gospel?
Scriptures Referenced: Isaiah 55:8-9; Matthew 18:2-4
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2024-09-2315 minPracticology PodcastPP171 Holy FruitCan produce from the grocery store really make you holy? Well… no. But Romans 6 does teach us about fruit that leads to holiness. Mike & Matthew wrap up their Romans 6 study by reminding us how much better it is to serve God rather than sin.
Scriptures Referenced:Rom 6:20-23
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2024-09-0228 minPracticology PodcastPP168 An Escape Room Approach to Romans 6Just like in an escape room, where you sometimes have to collect several keys in order to unlock the final one, Romans 6 requires you to figure out several puzzling clues before it yields its meaning. But when the meaning of Romans 6 does open up to us, it provides us the key to living the Christian life. Join Mike and Matthew in this escape room episode as they try to figure out four keys to understanding Romans 6 before the 60 minute time limit runs…
Scriptures Referenced:Rom 6:1-10
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2024-08-1234 minPracticology PodcastPP166 Summer Challenge and Summer BreakAnnouncing our fourth August Summer Challenge! Mike and Matthew talk everything you need to know for this year’s memorization challenge, and announce a brief summer break in July for the podcast.
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2024-07-0807 minPracticology PodcastPP163 The Imago Dei: What It Means and Why It MattersWhat does it mean that we are made in God’s image? Christians over the centuries have arrived at different answers. Mike surveys four views — resemblance, representation, relational, and reflection — and then, much to Matthew’s delight, declares all of them right! This doctrine serves as a reminder of the sanctity of human life and calls us to treat one another with the utmost respect and dignity, knowing that how we treat others reflects our treatment of God himself.
Scriptures Referenced:Gen 1:26-28, 5:1-3, 9:5-6; 1Sam 6:5; Psa 8; Col 1:15, 3:10
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2024-06-2429 minPracticology PodcastPP162 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #5Just in time for summer holidays comes our fifth edition of Cloak, Books, and Parchments. In this episode we discuss the following eight books. Which will you take with you on the trip or to the beach?– Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West, by Andrew Wilson (Crossway)– The Insanity of God, by Nik Ripken (B&H)– Safely Home, by Randy Alcorn (Tyndale Fiction)– Pride: Identity and the Worship of Self, by Matthew Roberts (Christian Focus)– Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy, by Jamie Dunlop (IX Marks)– J.N Darby and the Roots of...
2024-06-1737 minPracticology PodcastPP161 On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand“There is no rock like our God,” says Hannah in 1Sam 2:2. What a statement… and what a God! But what is meant by this frequent metaphor of God in the Bible? And how does it point us to Christ? Be encouraged as Mike & Matthew teach us about God our Rock.
Scriptures Referenced: Deut 32:4; 1Sam 2:2; Psa 18:2; Psa 62:6-7; Psa 71:3; Isa 26:4; 1Cor 10:4; Heb 13:8
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2024-06-0321 minPracticology PodcastPP157 Tips To Not Be Tripped by TemptationAs they conclude a brief look at the Lord Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, Mike & Matthew broaden their discussion to specific temptations that believers face today. Listen closely for when Mike & Matthew believe abortion needs to be practiced… and stay tuned to the end to pick up 7 tips to avoid being tripped up by temptation.
Scriptures Referenced:Mat 4:1-11; Mat 6:19-24; Luk 4:1-13; 1Cor 10: 13; 1Tim 6:10-18; Jam 1:14-15; 1Jn 1:9; 1Jn 2:1-2; 1Jn 2:15-17
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2024-04-2229 minPracticology PodcastPP153 March Madness: Do Mormons Hold Afterlife Advantage?Is Christianity’s vision of heaven less satisfying than Mormonism’s? Because Jesus taught that marriage in this life doesn’t carry over to the next? In this special March Madness episode, Mike and Matthew respond with a resounding NO! Tune in to hear other questions considered, including whether there’ll be Marmite or pets in heaven! More importantly, we discover that no matter our marital status in this life, all our relational longings will be satisfied forever in the new creation.
Scriptures Referenced: Luke 20:27-40; 1Thess 2:19, 4:14-18
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2024-03-1129 minPracticology PodcastPP152 Sanctified Singleness“I want to be married, but the Lord hasn’t provided me a spouse. Am I missing out?” This is a common sentiment for many, and an important follow up to our recent discussions on dating and whom we should marry. Tune in as Mike & Matthew help us develop a Biblical perspective on singleness and provide some healthy counsel for all of us, singles and married people alike.
Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 7
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2024-03-0424 minPracticology PodcastPP151 Come to Christ Again and AgainAre you weary of life’s burdens at times? Join Mike & Matthew as they direct us to Christ, to find rest for our souls. And in this episode, not only do we get Mike & Matthew, but J.C. Ryle and Charles Spurgeon as well! (Musical Credits: “Give Me Jesus”, Ken & Nancy Biddington, arr. Jeremy Camp)
Scriptures Referenced: Mat 11:27-30; Mat 23:4
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2024-02-2625 minPracticology PodcastPP145 Whom Should I Marry?In his book on How to Read Proverbs, Tremper Longman III says that one of that book’s themes is Loving the Right Woman. He adds “Proverbs understands that a good wife [or husband!] is one of the most important things in life.” While acknowledging that marriage isn’t for everyone, Matthew & Mike discuss the goodness of marriage and some principles from Scripture for how to identify someone with whom we should be happy to pursue a relationship.
Scriptures Referenced:Gen 24; Prov 12:4; Prov 18:22; Prov 31:10; Prov 31:30
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2024-01-1536 minPracticology PodcastPP144 Stay Motivated to Read the Bible This YearIt’s common to start a new year brimming with motivation to read the Bible, only to have that motivation quickly evaporate as the stress and busyness of normal life return. In this episode, a very special guest (the apostle Peter!) joins Mike and Matthew to give us four motivations that will keep us paying careful attention to God’s Word all year. We need to see the Bible against (1) the darkness, (2) the dawn, (3) man-made myths, and against (4) the backdrop of personal encounter with God.
Scriptures Referenced: 2Pet 1:16-21; Psa 119:105; 1Cor 13:12; 2Cor 4:6
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2024-01-0832 minPracticology PodcastPP138 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #4Just in case you are thinking of getting some books for Christmas (and who wouldn’t be?), we’re bringing you our fourth instalment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13). There is no book like the Bible but we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. Mike & Matthew share brief reviews of eight books for your reading pleasure.– Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel James (Crossway)– Of No Reputation: Living an Ordinary Life by Stephen Grant (John Ritchie)– When People Are Big and God Is...
2023-11-1327 minPracticology PodcastPP133 Why Study Bible ProphecyBible prophecy can be an intimidating subject at times, but it does make up a significant chunk of the Scriptures, so it must be a worthwhile study. Without delving into the details of prophetic interpretation, guest host Nathan Pratt provides us with six good reasons that we should study Bible prophecy. At the very end, Matthew & Nathan discuss a few book ideas for people interested in literature to help them understand Bible prophecy.
Scriptures Referenced: Rom 13:11-14; 2Cor 4:13-18; 1Thess 4:18; 2Tim 3:16-17; 1John 3:3; Rev 3:1-3
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2023-10-0932 minPracticology PodcastPP131 Dating with DiscernmentHow should a Christian approach dating? Obviously differently from what is common in the culture – the emotions of our brothers and sisters in Christ are too valuable to toy with. But what are you trying to gain from the dating process? What should you be trying to discern from your initial times spent with a prospective life partner? Distilling insight from Sam Andreades’ book, Dating with Discernment, Justin Pratt joins Matthew for a helpful discussion around assessing compatability for marriage.
Scriptures Referenced: Gen 2:18-25; Rom 12:2
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2023-09-1834 minPracticology PodcastPP129 God’s Will in Hard Places“There are no safe paths in this part of the world,” said Gandalf to Bilbo… and he was right. Life is often hard. So how is God’s will operating in my life when I am in a hard place, a place of affliction and distress like David? And what if that hard place I find myself in is partly my own making? Find out in this final instalment of Mike & Matthew taking us through Psalm 25.
Scriptures Referenced:Psa 25; Rom 8:28-29; Col 1:9-28; 1Pet 3:17
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2023-09-0427 minPracticology PodcastPP128 How Does God Guide Us?In this third episode on Psalm 25, Mike opens up a can of worms, contrasting what he calls the blindfold view of the will of God with the guidebook view. Which view do you think is more biblical?
Scriptures Referenced: Psa 25; Rom 3:7, 6:1; Isa 26:7-8; 1Th 4:3, 5:18; 1Pet 2:15
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2023-08-2832 minPracticology PodcastPP125 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #3Is it too late to secure another book for your Summer reading list? Of course not! There is no book like the Bible but we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. In this third installment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13), Mike & Matthew share brief reviews of six book titles for your reading pleasure. Six books in less than 17 minutes.
Scriptures Referenced: 2Tim 4:13
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2023-08-0716 minPracticology PodcastPP122 On Reading the Bible Imaginatively & The ChosenThe imagination gets a bad rap sometimes in the church. As if it’s something to be treated with suspicion. But the truth is that the imagination is a God-given faculty that is crucial in the realms of daily life, science, and faithful Bible reading. In this episode we hear a biblical defense of using our imagination, and Mike and Matthew demonstrate how it enriches our time in God’s Word when we use it to that end. Watching The Chosen is not the only way for the Bible to come alive!
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2023-07-1020 minPracticology PodcastPP112 What is Good Friday?Why is Good Friday called Good Friday? What is so good about that day? In this ultra-brief episode, Mike & Matthew tell you what you need to know about Good Friday.
Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 5:7; 1Cor 15:3-4; 1Pet 1:18-20; Rom 14:5;
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2023-04-0312 minPracticology PodcastPP110 GNFY #2, Is Jesus Alive?The Christian gospel stands or falls on the issue of whether or not Jesus Christ rose from the dead. But why is that? Tune in to hear Mike & Matthew explain the personal implications of the resurrection, and what evidence exists to justify the gospel’s claim that Jesus is alive.
Scriptures Referenced: Lk 24:3; Jn 20:28-29; 1Cor 15:3-8, 44
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2023-03-2020 minPracticology PodcastPP100 Our Ever Faithful GodWe don’t know what changes 2023 will bring, but we do know one thing that won’t change – God will still be faithful. We can be up and down, but God’s faithfulness to us doesn’t hinge upon whether we are up or down. The church in Corinth had more than one issue that needed cleaning up, but God was faithful to them because God always sticks by His people. And as Matthew shares from his own experience, sometimes it is in our “downs” that we really learn the faithfulness of God.
Scriptures Referenced: Neh 9:18-19; Lam 3:22-23; I...
2023-01-0923 minPracticology PodcastPP097 Hail the Incarnate DeityCharles Wesley’s Christmas carol, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” is packed full of spiritual truth, including some precious lines about the incarnation – God being manifested in human flesh. What does it really mean, though when the song speaks of Jesus Christ as “incarnate deity?” Tune in to hear Matthew & Mike clarify the theology of the incarnation, as well as speak of its main purpose and how it matters to us today.
Scriptures Referenced:Isa 7:14; Mat 1:20-23; John 1:1,14; Php 2:3-8; Heb 2:14-18; Heb 4:14-16; Heb 6:19-20; 1Pet 1:3; 1Jn 2:22; 1Jn 5:5
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2022-12-0521 minPracticology PodcastPP095 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #2Christmas is right around the corner, and what better gift than a good book! There is no book like the Bible but we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. In this second installment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13), Mike & Matthew share brief reviews of ten book titles for your reading pleasure. There is also heads up about our reading challenge for the “I love to read month” of February.
Scriptures Referenced: 2Tim 4:13
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2022-11-2125 minPracticology PodcastPP089 My Reconstruction StoryIn this episode Mike tells his personal story from doubts to conviction regarding the doctrine of the Trinity. Then we draw out some final lessons regarding deconstruction and reconstruction. Please note that our mixing software shifted some of the audio and that a few words are cut off as a result.
Scriptures Referenced: Jude 20; Php 2:5-11
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2022-10-1031 minPracticology PodcastPP080 He Chose Us! Election Talk That Never Gets OldThe first of our blessings in Christ that Paul celebrates in Ephesians 1 is the blessing of God choosing us. The doctrine of election is not an issue to get Christians fighting, but a blessing to get us praising. That’s not to say we don’t have lots of questions about it though. In this episode, Mike and Matthew take us through 6 questions Ephesians 1 raises, and answers, about the precious doctrine of election.
Scriptures Referenced: Eph 1:3-6
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2022-08-0824 minPracticology PodcastPP079 What is My Spiritual Gift?Many Christians feel stuck in their service for the Lord, wondering what exactly God wants them to do. Using the acronym ABBA, Matthew provides some guiding principles to help you know what the Lord wants YOU to do.
Scriptures Referenced: Eccl 9:10; Rom 12:3-8; 1Cor 12; Eph 4:4-16; Col 4:17
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2022-08-0120 minPracticology PodcastPP078 Mythbusters: Theology Isn’t Practical?There’s a pernicious myth out there that theology isn’t practical. So Mike and Matthew head over to Acts 15 and draw out three points that expose this myth for what it is: (1) theology is everywhere; (2) theology is life-changing; (3) theology is a war fought with words. Theology isn’t practical? Try telling that to the newly-saved Gentile gents in Antioch!
Scriptures Referenced: Acts 15; Gal 5:1
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2022-07-2519 minPracticology PodcastPP077 Baa, BaaChristians are still sheep, and sheep still need to be shepherded. Not only do we have the faithful care of our Chief Shepherd in glory, the Lord Jesus, but God has also provided us with men on earth to care for our souls. In our final study of 7 NT metaphors for the local church, we see the church as a flock, and flocks need shepherds. What makes a good shepherd? In addition to looking at Scripture’s qualifications for overseers (or, “pastors”) in the local church, Matthew provides us with some wise advice from current elders from around North Americ...
2022-07-1826 minPracticology PodcastPP076 Summer Challenge 2022Get the lowdown on this year’s August Summer Challenge! This year we are calling all listeners, young and old, to join us in memorizing Ephesians 1. Matthew and Mike do a rapid-fire round of 10 reasons why you should take up the challenge and memorize this great chapter.
Scriptures Referenced: Ps 119:11; John 15:4-10; Eph 5:18; Col 3:16
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2022-07-1112 minPracticology PodcastPP073 Anxiety Answers: Diving Deep for SolutionsJosh comes back one last time to walk us through Philippians 4:4-7, point us to some resources, and explain how a counselor can help us. Along the way he keeps calling Mike ‘Michael’ (something Mike quite enjoyed!), and smashes all previous records for longest episode on the Practicology Podcast. But for those who struggle with anxious feelings, it’s worth every minute of it!
Scriptures Referenced: Phil. 4:4-7; Psalm 119:25-26
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2022-06-2036 minPracticology PodcastPP072 The Crucible of ChasteningWhy do believers suffer? Why does God chasten his people? Because God loves us! He is not trying to make us bitter, but to make us better, and that the life of Jesus may be displayed in our mortal flesh. Listen in as Matthew’s father, Lloyd, takes us through the crucible of chastening – its reality, our reactions, God’s reasons, and the results of the trials we endure.
Scriptures Referenced: Job 4:5-9; 42:14; Prov 3:11-12; 17:3; 1Kings 1:5-6; Joh 15:1-2; 2Cor 1:3-4; 4:7-11; 12:7; Heb 12:5-11
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2022-06-1326 minPracticology PodcastPP066 A People to Whom You CommitOne of the most beautiful and instructive metaphors of the church is that of the body. It teaches us about unity, diversity, and interdependency. Listen as Mike & Matthew talk about the blessing that commitment and accountability bring to the local church.Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 12:12-27; Eph 4:3; Php 1:27; Php 2:3-5Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
2022-05-0223 minPracticology PodcastPP064 A Very Special BuildingThe structural integrity of any building is largely dependent on its foundation. The local church is no different – its foundation is Jesus Christ. And a church that forgets its foundation is sure to make mistakes in its attempts to add to the building, and to beautify the building. And because this building is so special to God, it also comes with a solemn warning to anyone that destroys it. How can someone destroy a local church? Listen to Matthew & Mike in this episode for help in avoiding that tragic mistake.Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 3:1-23; 1Pet 2:4-5Visit Pr...
2022-04-1823 minPracticology PodcastPP063 Art and the CrossRe-join Mike and Seth as they continue their conversation on art. In the previous part, they discussed art in relation to creation. In this episode, the conversation turns to art and redemption, to the beauty of the cross. They also talk briefly about how to guard against the dangers of art, and the importance of encouraging artists, in part because of their ability to incline people to be willing to hear the gospel.Scriptures Referenced: 2 Cor 4
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2022-04-1117 minPracticology PodcastPP061 Art and the ChristianLet’s talk about art! What does our love of art tell us about God, the world, and us? What place does art have in the life of the Christian? Can art help move people closer to hearing and believing the Christian gospel? These are the sorts of questions Mike explores in this conversation with Seth Griffin.Scriptures Referenced: Gen 1; Ps 19Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
2022-03-2827 minPracticology PodcastPP060 A Toolkit for Post-COVID RecoveryWhen will COVID be over and done with? We’re not sure, but we do know that the road to recovery will not be easy, and we’ll all need some help along the way. In this episode Mike and Matthew talk about six much-needed tools for the task ahead.Scriptures Referenced: Rom 8:28; Ps 4:4; Lev 19:17-18; Eph 4:26-27; Titus 3:1-8; Matt 18:23-35; 1 Cor 13:7; Phil 3:20-21Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
2022-03-2125 minPracticology PodcastPP057 Repentance and FaithWhat does it mean to repent? And is living by faith something that only full-time missionaries without salaries do? In this episode Mike and Matthew talk about how repentance and faith are closely linked, and how the Christian life is an ongoing turning from self to the Son of God and his saving love.
Scriptures Referenced: Acts 20:21; 2Cor 7; Matt. 21:28-32; Luke 18:9-14; Gal. 2:20 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
2022-02-2819 minPracticology PodcastPP048 Setback or Steps Forward? Redefining SuccessAccording to God’s definition of success, the setbacks you’ve experienced over the last two years aren’t steps back but steps forward. Learn how the Christian definition of success helps us reflect on the disappointments of the past and face the uncertainties of the future. At the end, Mike and Matthew outline the next two months at Practicology. Lord willing, January’s episodes will help us practice the spiritual disciplines, and February will feature a reading challenge. Make sure you listen to the end so you can start getting ready! Below are the links as promised.
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2021-12-2722 minPracticology PodcastPP046 A Genealogy of GraceThe real Christmas story – that of Christ coming into the world – is an account of God’s amazing grace. And the wonders and beauties of God’s grace are seen on the opening page of the New Testament, before the Lord Jesus is even born. The family tree of Jesus Christ is not a boring list of hard to pronounce names – it is a genealogy of grace.
Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 1:1-23Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
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2021-12-1319 minPracticology PodcastPP044 Cloak, Books, and Parchments #1There is no book like the Bible and the Scriptures are our ultimate counselor. But we all learn from the ministry of others, including ministry that comes to us in written form. In this first installment of Cloak, Books, and Parchments (2Tim 4:13), Mike & Matthew share brief reviews of seven book titles for your reading pleasure.
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2021-12-0218 minPracticology PodcastPP043 The Rock that Will Not Crumble
John Stott wisely said, “The Bible is a dangerous book to read. For in reading the Bible, we hear the words of Christ.” And as Christ speaks with authority like none other, we need to obey what we hear from Him. The great news is, building our life on obedience to his word is the safest thing to do! And when the storms of life blow against us, Christ’s words prove to be a rock that can support us.
Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 7:24-27; John 3:36; Rom 1:5; 1Pet 2:25
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2021-11-2916 minPracticology PodcastPP042 Better Than the Dollar StoreWe can all fall into the bad habit of priding ourselves in not having actually committed an outrageous sin… but the Lord is looking for something deeper. Kingdom righteousness is not only seen in avoiding the big, public, obvious offences, but in pursuing Christ’s standard from our hearts.
Scriptures Referenced: Mat 5:6, 20-37; Php 3:4-9; Jam 1:20; 1Tim 5:2
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2021-11-2223 minPracticology PodcastPP042 Better Than the Dollar StoreWe can all fall into the bad habit of priding ourselves in not having actually committed an outrageous sin... but the Lord is looking for something deeper. Kingdom righteousness is not only seen in avoiding the big, public, obvious offences, but in pursuing Christ's standard from our hearts.
Scriptures Referenced:Mat 5:6, 20-37; Php 3:4-9; Jam 1:20; 1Tim 5:2
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2021-11-2223 minPracticology PodcastPP042 Better Than the Dollar StoreWe can all fall into the bad habit of priding ourselves in not having actually committed an outrageous sin... but the Lord is looking for something deeper. Kingdom righteousness is not only seen in avoiding the big, public, obvious offences, but in pursuing Christ's standard from our hearts.
Scriptures Referenced: Mat 5:6, 20-37; Php 3:4-9; Jam 1:20; 1Tim 5:2
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2021-11-2223 minPracticology PodcastPP041 This Little Light of MineWhen Christ calls us to be his salt and light to the world, he’s calling us to do this together. Don’t let the seeming insignificance of your little light paralyze you from being faithful in the ordinary good works the Lord has given you to do. We are to be individual and communal, radical and ordinary. Our Father providentially takes our ordinary service and adds it to that of all his people to produce a global net effect to his glory.
Scriptures Referenced: Mat 5:13-16
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2021-11-1518 minPracticology PodcastPP040 Salt AND Light ChristiansAs Christians we are prone to veering into ditches. We focus on befriending the lost, but end up losing our Christian distinctiveness. So we start pursuing personal holiness, but in doing so cut off contact with the world. In his sermon on the mountain, Jesus lines our path with two rumble strips: (1) you are the salt of the earth, and (2) you are the light of the world. Together these rumble strips corral us into the radical centre–we are to be utterly separate, in close proximity to the world.
Scriptures Referenced: Mat 5:13-15; Joh 1:5, 8:12; Titus 2:14
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2021-11-0818 minPracticology PodcastPP039 Unity is PossibleHow many disagreements could be overcome if Christians really understood that their own faction and the one they are fighting with are both fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God? In this second half of Vincent Kember’s discussion on Christian unity, we consider some of the threats to unity and the way to enjoy unity. While unity is not something we can conjure, it is something we can nurture. Listen for Vincent’s three practical, concrete ways in which we can do that.
Scriptures Referenced:Mat 5:9; Rom 16:17-18; Eph 2:14-22; Ep 4:1-13...
2021-11-0121 minPracticology PodcastPP038 God’s Good Conspiracy in a World of Conspiracy TheoriesWhat are Christians to do with all the conspiracy theories swirling around? Obsess over them? Research them to death? Lose sleep over them all? The gospel teaches us to make three moves: First, we try level the playing field and see that all of us believe in at least one conspiracy theory. Second, we diagnose our heart’s attractions to conspiracy theories. Third, we go to the cross of Christ and the gospel. Learn how to overcome our fears of conspiracy theories, not by obsessing over them, but by seeing how all of them are swallowed up by the Tr...
2021-10-2522 minPracticology PodcastPP037 United by…?It is easy to mistake uniformity for unity, but true Christian unity isn’t dependent on wearing the same color tie or reading the same type of literature in your spare time. Biblical unity is centered on Jesus Christ. And sometimes the external differences that initially catch the eye of man can even serve to amplify true Christian unity.
Scriptures Referenced: Ac 2:1-11; Ac 11:23; Rom 15:5-6; 1Cor 12:12-13
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2021-10-1825 minPracticology PodcastPP036 The Recipe for a Happy ThanksgivingColossians 1:12 is a great verse for Thanksgiving Day. It tells us to give thanks with joy to the Father. Learn Paul’s special recipe for making every day a happy day of thanksgiving.
Scriptures Referenced: Col 1:3, 9-14; 3:15; 1Th 5:18; 1Pet 3:18
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2021-10-1120 minPracticology PodcastPP035 Singing by the SeasideWhen Israel was saved out of Egypt, they sang praise to God, on the banks of the Red Sea. If you have been redeemed, the Lord has put a new song in your mouth – so sing it! As people saved by the Lord, we have good reason to praise him in song. But what should we be singing?
Scriptures Referenced: Ex 15; Mt 26:30; 1Cor 14:15,26; Eph 5:19; Col 3:16
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2021-10-0422 minPracticology PodcastPP034 The Ache of Autumn & Gospel GreensWhether autumn is your favourite season of the year or least favourite, Psalm 65 is for you. Its strange celebration of the forgiveness of sins and the fall harvest teach us how much the gospel has to offer lovers of nature and those who care about the environment. In this episode we learn how to enrich our enjoyment of autumn, share the gospel with our friends who want to save the earth, and deepen our hunger for heaven.
Scriptures Referenced: Ps 65; 1Ki 8:35-36
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2021-09-2719 minPracticology PodcastPP033 Get Those Dirty Feet CleanedHave you ever had a bath? Good, that’s important. But do you know what else is important? Getting your feet washed regularly. The world is a spiritually defiling place and as we walk through it, our feet get dirty. To walk with the Lord, we need to have our feet cleaned, and the Lord is graciously willing to do that for us.
Scriptures Referenced: Joh 13:5-10; Ex 29-30
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2021-09-2021 minPracticology PodcastPP032 Back to School with Attitude: “I’m Too Special to Sin”This year, go back to school or college with attitude! If you’re a Christian you’re too special to sin. According to 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, you belong to God by creation, by redemption, and by indwelling. Learn how to walk away from sinful temptations by saying, “I’m too special for that.”
Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 6:12-20; 1Pt 1:18-19
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2021-09-1320 minPracticology PodcastPP031 How to Get out of YourselfMartin Luther aptly described our sinful nature as “so deeply curved in on itself that it wickedly seeks all things, even God, for its own sake.” While it is vital to appreciate God’s interest in us as individuals, it is also crucial to remember the universe isn’t all about me. God has a big thing going on, and the gospel invites us to be a part of it. This Psalm started out with David speaking about “my soul.” Then he began to speak about “us” and “those who fear” the Lord. Now at the end of the Psalm, he broadens h...
2021-09-0618 minPracticology PodcastPP030 Our Fear of ‘Fearing God’Many of us experience an emotional and existential fear about the Bible’s “fearing God” language. The emotional fear has to do with what such language implies about God’s character: is he threatening, or loving? The existential fear is the kind we feel when we read the precious assurances of Psalm 103. God has compassion on those who fear him. If I don’t fear him enough, does that mean he isn’t compassionate towards me? Learn how to confront your fears about fearing God head on. The right kind of fear of God doesn’t drive you away from him; it d...
2021-08-3022 minPracticology PodcastPP029 The Wonder of Having God as our FatherJ. I. Packer wrote: “If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father.” Meanwhile David in Psalm 103 wrote: “As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him.” In this third episode tied to our August Summer Challenge, learn how believers in Christ can experience the compassionate fatherhood of God in ways far beyond what even David could enjoy.
Scriptures Referenced: Ps 103:10-17; 1Ki 3:26
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2021-08-2321 minPracticology PodcastPP028 What You Think of God is the Most Important Thing About YouPeople created in the image of God cannot have a proper assessment of themselves without a proper assessment of God. And people who were created to glorify God and enjoy Him forever cannot do so without truly knowing God. So what you think about God is not only important, it is the most important thing about you. Continuing our journey through Psalm 103, we learn what it unfolds concerning God’s character – and what that means for you and me.
Scriptures Referenced: Ex 34:5-6; Ps 89:14; 103:6-10; Lk 4:16-19; Rom 12:12-21
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2021-08-1621 minPracticology PodcastPP027 Do You Talk to Yourself? You’d Be Crazy Not ToThere’s a crucial difference between listening to yourself and talking to yourself. According to Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, most of our unhappiness comes from listening to ourselves instead of talking to ourselves. Perhaps King David would agree. In this first episode of the August Summer Challenge series, we overhear David talking to himself about five benefits the Lord had given him. Listen in to learn how you can use biblical self-talk to prime the pump of your heart and cause joyful praise to gush out from deep inside.
Scriptures Referenced: Ps 42:5-6, 103:1-5; Luk 11:13
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2021-08-0922 minPracticology PodcastPP026 Discipleship, Part 3In David Williamson’s final installment on Christian discipleship, we learn that not only is Christ before us that we may follow him, and beside us that we may fellowship with him, but he is also behind us enabling us to fight for him. We don’t fight with phyiscal swords, but it is a battle against the ideas of the culture – we “have divine power to destroy strongholds, to destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God.”
Scriptures Referenced: Mk 6:7-13; 8:14-15; 2Cor 10:3-5
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2021-08-0221 minPracticology PodcastPP025 Discipleship, Part 2Being a disciple of the Lord Jesus is not only a matter of following Christ, but being with Him – enjoying fellowship and friendship. But what does friendship with the Lord Jesus look like? Guest host David Williamson (Episode 23) returns for Part 2 of a study on Christian discipleship and provides some practical pointers on enjoying friendship with the Lord.
Scriptures Referenced: Mk 3:13-19, 35; 4:9-10, 40
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2021-07-2622 minPracticology PodcastPP024 Ten Reasons to Tackle our August Summer ChallengeHear about our first ever August Summer Challenge on the Practicology Podcast: memorizing the beautiful Psalm 103 together in community. On this episode Mike and Matthew join forces to provide 10 reasons why you should take up this challenge and memorize Scripture. Make sure to listen all the way to reason #10!
Scriptures Referenced: Ps 103, 119:11; John 15:4-10; Eph 5:18; Col 3:16; 2 Cor 5:10
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2021-07-1919 minPracticology PodcastPP023 DiscipleshipA disciple is a learner and a follower. So what does it really mean to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus? Gues host David Williamson (Belfast) joins the podcast to teach us about Christian discipleship focusing on the Lord’s ministry in the Gospel according to Mark..
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2021-07-1219 minPracticology PodcastPP022 Lifehacker’s Guide to PrayerPsalm 20:4 says “May he grant you your heart’s desire and fulfill all your plans!” Could that verse be addressing us? To tell us that God wants to give us all that our heart desires? No, it’s ultimately speaking about the Lord Jesus, which is far better, because the Lord Jesus gets all that his heart desires, and what his heart desires is….YOU! Psalm 20 gives us three life hacks for prayer: (1) a new joy in prayer; (2) a new confidence in prayer; and (3) a new way to pray.
Scriptures Referenced: Ps 20; John 16:23-24; 17:24
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2021-07-0518 minPracticology PodcastPP021 The Foundation of a Family, Part 2 of 2In part 2 of David Petterson’s study on marriage as the foundation of family life, we learn more from Genesis 2 about God’s intentions for marriage – and how marriage points to something of even greater signifcance.
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2021-06-2816 minPracticology PodcastPP020 The Foundation of a FamilyGod is a relational being, and when He first created man, He made him to desire companionship. God provided the man with a woman and designed marriage to be the foundation of family life – and it was very good. But marriage is a relationship that works best in a triangle… with God at the top.
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2021-06-2118 minPracticology PodcastPP019 Extraordinary Worship, or Extra Ordinary?At a key transition in his letter to the Romans, the apostle Paul defines true worship as Christians offering their bodies to God as living sacrifices. This shocking call to offer our bodies tells us that our worship is to be both (1) extraordinary (we need to give God our very selves, not just our stuff) and (2) ordinary (even the most mundane parts of our bodily existence are part of our worship). The rest of Paul’s letter spells out what a life of worship lived by the power of the gospel looks like. Even our eating and exercise can be...
2021-06-1423 minPracticology PodcastPP018 The Example of How to Serve OthersOne of the most stunning events in the Lord’s earthly ministry was when He laid aside his outer garments, wrapped himself in a towel, and bent down to wash his disciples’ feet. Astounding humility. And he tells us that he did this as an example for us to follow. So what exactly does that look like for us today?
Scriptures Referenced: Joh 13:1-17
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2021-06-0719 minPracticology PodcastPP017 So You Want to Be Spiritual?What does it mean to be spiritual? How can you be more spiritual? It’s important to answer these questions from Scripture and Christian theology. To be spiritual is to be indwelt by Christ’s Spirit, the Holy Spirit. And the Spirit is other-directed and Christ-centered. He works to draw attention not to himself but to Jesus Christ. Being spiritual, therefore, isn’t about keeping up an appearance or reputation or talking all the time about one’s spiritual experiences or achievements. Instead it’s about letting the Spirit turn our attention away from ourselves on to Christ, and to the nee...
2021-05-3119 minPracticology PodcastPP016 Jesus Wept… And So Do WeDo you ever cry? Sometimes we are ashamed of our tears, but after studying the Scriptures’ references to people crying, we might be ashamed at how few tears we shed. Looking particularly at the occasions in the Lord Jesus’ life when He wept, our hearts both challenged and comforted.
Scriptures Referenced: Luk 19:37-44; Jon 11:33-36; Heb 5:7-8
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2021-05-2420 minPracticology PodcastPP015 Getting Excited about the AscensionWe are deeply moved by Christ’s incarnation (birth) and death on the cross. Most of the time we also remember to glory in his resurrection. Do we forget to be similarly moved by the Lord’s ascension? If so, we’re missing out! The truth is, we all get excited about all kinds of ascension stories from every day life. When we see the ultimate ascension story in light of these other ascension stories, we’ll find ourselves rejoicing in it as well. In this episode, Mike shows us five images from everyday life to help us: the ascensio...
2021-05-1719 minPracticology PodcastPP014 Marks of a MentorWho are you imitating in life? We are all learning from the examples of others and we tend to become like those we look at. So choose your mentors wisely. But what are the marks of a good mentor? From Philippians chapter 3, Matthew points out three traits to look for in the life of someone worth imitating, to help us to follow Christ more closely.Scriptures Referenced: Php 3:3-20
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2021-05-1020 minPracticology PodcastPP013 The Cure for Performance Based ChristianityTo borrow words from Jerry Bridges, are you saved by grace but living by the sweat of your own performance? (quoted by Lee Strobel in Case for Grace.) The performance treadmill is a joyless place to be in the Christian life. Tune in to hear more about the dangers of performance based Christianity, the impossibility of it, and, most importantly, the glorious cure!
Scriptures Referenced: Php 3:1-9
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2021-05-0321 minPracticology PodcastPP012 The Bible is EnoughPeople often ask, “How can I know the will of God for my life?” In this episode we learn, not only does the Bible have the answer, the Bible is the answer – and the Bible is enough. In identifying the purpose of Scripture, we also learn the sufficiency of Scripture. This is definitely a practical theology.Scriptures Referenced: Eph 5:17; Ezra 7:14; Ezra 7:25
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2021-04-2620 minPracticology PodcastPP011 Take Your Faith to WorkEvery day is Take Your Faith to Work Day. How so? Because three of the Christian faith’s greatest responsibilities run right through our work places. We’re talking about (1) the creation mandate; (2) the great commandment; and (3) the great commission. And you get to log time on all three–while at work!
Scriptures Referenced: Gen 1:26-27; Mark 12:30-31; Matt 28:19-20
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2021-04-1915 minPracticology PodcastPP010 Diligence – A Theology of Work, Part 1We spend a lot of our time in the workplace – so what do the Scriptures teach us about our lives at work? The original pattern in creation included work. The Lord Jesus was a carpenter. Paul worked with his hands. Proverbs is full of counsel to be diligent in our work. But can we also work too much? This is a guest-hosted episode featuring Lloyd Cain.
Scriptures Referenced: Gen 2:15; 3:17-19; Pro 6:6; 14:23; Mar 6:3; Act 20:34-35
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2021-04-1222 minPracticology PodcastPP009 Resurrection Spells HOPEMore important than knowing how to spell “resurrection,” is knowing what the resurrection spells: H-O-P-E. The historical event of Jesus rising from the dead spells HOPE for (1) you, (2) your loved ones, (3) for justice, (4) for creation, and (5) for today. Happy Resurrection day everyone!
Scriptures Referenced: 1 Cor 15:3-8; 20-21; 42-43; 1 Pet 1:3; Acts 17:30-31; Rom 8:18-25; Phil 3:10; Rom 15:13
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2021-04-0514 minPracticology PodcastPP008 Forgiveness & Reconciliation, Part 2 of 2This episode, the second half of a two-part conversation, provides some specific, practical guidelines for working towards reconciliation for a damaged relationship between Christian brothers or sisters.
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2021-03-2915 minPracticology PodcastPP007 Forgiveness & Reconciliation, Part 1 of 2Bearing in mind the forgiveness we have received from the Lord, Christians also “must forgive” (Colossians 3:13). But what about when people don’t seem repentant for the hurt they have caused me? And what if I just find it really hard to have a forgiving spirit? This episode is part one of a two-part conversation.
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2021-03-2219 minPracticology PodcastPP006 Bringing the Gospel Home to Your Kids, Part 2 of 2Deuteronomy 6 shows us how we as parents can bring the gospel home to our kids. In addition to getting to first base and second base (the previous episode), we can set up the architecture of our home to make our faith “catchy” to our kids (third base), and we can focus on Christ as the One who can ultimately bring the gospel home to the hearts of our children (home plate). This is the ultimate answer for us when we despair over our track record of teaching the Scriptures to our children.
Scriptures Referenced: Deut 6:4-9; Ps 78:5-8
2021-03-1522 minPracticology PodcastPP005 Bringing the Gospel Home to Your Kids, Part 1 of 2Instructing our children in the faith is not something we can out-source to Sunday School teachers or youth leaders. We as parents need to take responsibility for bringing the gospel home to our kids. But many of us find this responsibility intimidating and guilt-producing. Furthermore, even if we take it seriously, there’s no guarantee that our children will come to saving faith in Christ. See how Deuteronomy 6 can help. Mike points out how in order to get the gospel home, we need to get to first base and second base first. That is, we need to get the Wo...
2021-03-0817 minPracticology PodcastPP004 Enduring in EvangelismThe Scriptures call upon us to “do the work of an evangelist” (2 Timothy 4:5). But sometimes circumstances, particularly Covid-19, make it seem too challenging or even pointless. However, there is a basic theology of evangelism that encourages us to persevere. In this episode, we talk about four principles to bear in mind to help us endure in evangelism.
Scriptures Referenced: 2Tim 4:2,5; Jonah 2:9; Rom 1:16
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2021-03-0116 minPracticology PodcastPP003 The Perfect Posture-Correcting DeviceIf you’ve been getting pop ads in your social media lately about posture correcting devices, you’ll want to tune in to this one. As much as we need reminders to straighten up our physical posture, we need reminders about our soul posture even more. Sometimes we get swelled up with pride; other times we slouch down with self-loathing. The cross is the perfect posture correcting device. On the one hand it reminds us what it took to save us — that keeps us from looking down on others. But it also reminds us that we’ve been purchased at great...
2021-02-1716 minPracticology PodcastPP002 Sticking with the ChurchSometimes life in a local church can be so painful, we feel like giving up. What’s the use in going any more? In this episode Mike shares how Psalms 126 – 127 have helped him. They can help you too! They offer (1) a wonderful (and surprising!) comfort; (2) a wonderful promise; (3) and a wonderful truth.
Scriptures Referenced: Ps 126, Ps 127:1-2
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2021-02-1617 minPracticology PodcastPP001 God of EnduranceThe Christian life is not a sprint, but a marathon. Sometimes we feel too weak to keep our flame of faith burning brightly, and insufficient to run the the race in a Christ exalting way. But our ability to endure does not come from within ourselves, but from the God of endurance (Romans 15:5). In this episode we learn that through the Scriptures, God ministers grace to enable our endurance, and in our failures, we remember the Lord Jesus endured perfectly for us.
Scriptures ReferencedRom 15:4-6; Lam 3:17-24; Heb 12:1-3
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