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Practical Theology MinistriesSBC RecapI know, it has been a while; but here, finally, is the recap of the SBC Annual Meeting. Kameron & Michael go through all the big issues and prep you for an entire years worth of SBC drama and anticipation. Some audio difficulty; sorry.
2023-08-1050 minPractical Theology MinistriesEast of EdenMichael has an idea about what it means living in the world. By the end, we might have encouragement for the world.
2022-12-2948 min
Dark & Stormy NightsThe Color of Magic (with Michael Yichao)Tonight's title is The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett.
Tonight's guest is Michael Yichao.
http://twitter.com/MichaelYichao
Our theme music is Kwartet Japonski II by Maciej Żołnowski.
Your hosts:
Ben Blattberg
http://twitter.com/InCatastrophe
Vin LaBate
http://twitter.com/MrReciprocity
http://thechimera.space
http://MrReciprocity.itch.io
Special Guest: Michael Yichao.
2022-06-2748 min
Dark & Stormy NightsPlague From Space (with Michael Yichao)Tonight's title is Plague From Space by Harry Harrison
Submitted from the library of AlienRosie, via Declan McCarthy.
Tonight's guest is Michael Yichao.
http://twitter.com/MichaelYichao
Our theme music is Kwartet Japonski II by Maciej Żołnowski.
Your hosts:
Ben Blattberg
http://twitter.com/InCatastrophe
Vin LaBate
http://twitter.com/MrReciprocity
http://thechimera.space
http://MrReciprocity.itch.io
Special Guest: Michael Yichao.
2021-11-0842 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 32Christian camp undoes bikini ban, a manly man goes shooting, and the Prince of the Power of the air demands a child sacrifice in the UK.
2021-08-1241 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (1 Kings 13 - 22)We finish marching through 1 Kings and see the punchline of what happens when the people of God forget who they are and why they are.
2021-08-1028 minPractical Theology MinistriesExodus 26:1 - 37 (8/8/21)Our look at worship continues with the construction for the Tabernacle.
2021-08-0952 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 31Medical ethics reject parental authority, transgender rights trumping everything else, and the dissolution of Boston Pride.
2021-08-0533 minPractical Theology MinistriesEcclesiology & Sovereignty (8/4/21)Philippians 3, teaching us about our foundations and how that relates to our goals for sanctified living.
2021-08-0545 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (1 Kings 1 - 12)Our look at thinking Biblically continues with the reign of Solomon in 1 Kings.
2021-08-0326 minPractical Theology MinistriesExodus 25:1 - 40 (8/1/21)God begins to detail the Israelites worship; that definitely mattered then, but it still matters now as well.
2021-08-0255 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 30The possible death penalty for liars, the evils of air conditioning, and the racism inherent in fireworks.
2021-07-2931 minPractical Theology MinistriesEcclesiology & Worship (7/28/21)Leviticus 10:1 - 3 & why our worship matters; especially in light of the content of that worship.
2021-07-2940 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (2 Samuel)Our look at the birth of the kingdom of Israel continues with the coronation and early reign of David over Israel.
2021-07-2731 minPractical Theology MinistriesExodus 24:1 - 18 (7/25/21)We move away from the Laws and begin our testing of Israel.
2021-07-261h 00Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 29The trauma of the Insurrection, gun sales are booming, and Google is being sued.
2021-07-2231 minPractical Theology MinistriesHumanity(7/21/21)A look at Titus 1 and the elder(s) of the church and why who they are and what they are matters so much.
2021-07-2258 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (1 Samuel)We do yeoman's work today as we get through all of 1 Samuel to see our foundations for thinking about this world at work in the transition from the judges to the kings.
2021-07-2029 minPractical Theology MinistriesExodus 23:20 - 33 (7/18/21)We begin to move away from the Laws and get a great study in how to understand and carry forward the: commands, principles, and ideas of the Old Testament to our modern lives.
2021-07-1957 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 28Depravity on parade, the death of words, and how animal cruelty laws are racist and sexist, and other bad things.
2021-07-1535 minPractical Theology MinistriesSBC Recap (7/14/21)The election of Ed Litton and all the issues (and there are issues) that have arisen since he was elected.
2021-07-151h 04Practical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Ruth)We slow down and look in more detail than normal at all our foundations in action in the little book of Ruth.
2021-07-1327 minPractical Theology MinistriesExodus 23:10 - 19 (7/11/21)God begins to drill down into the daily lives and worship of Israel as He marks all of their lives as His.
2021-07-1255 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 27Transgender Jesus, white supremacist yoga, and the redefinition of sexy in Victoria's Secret
2021-07-0834 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Judges)Our look at how to think through & learn from Scripture continues with the next book in line; Judges.
2021-07-0632 minPractical Theology MinistriesExodus 23:1 - 9 (7/4/21)Our laws move towards our dealing with one another and our concern with living justly in God's creation.
2021-07-0556 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 26Tyranny in Canada, the death of the Classics at Princeton, and just how disgusting that mask of yours really is.
2021-07-0132 minPractical Theology MinistriesSBC Recap (6/30/21)Kameron once again joins Michael & Lou to discuss the abuse "scandal" within the SBC and how we should think through this issue Biblically.
2021-07-011h 01Practical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Joshua)Entering into the Promised Land and conquering it, mostly, is this weeks look into reading our Bible through the eyes of God and His work.
2021-06-2929 minPractical Theology MinistriesExodus 22:16 - 31 (6/27/21)Continuing our look at the Laws of Exodus and the impact their principles still hold today for our Christian walk.
2021-06-2855 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 25The failures within the United States Army, the social media lives of the Israeli Defense Force, and the single greatest fashion item in human history has arrived.
2021-06-2429 minPractical Theology MinistriesSBC Recap (6.23.21)Week 1 of 3 of our looking at the major issues coming out of the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting. We have a full house as Michael, Lou, and Kameron are gathered to look at Resolution 2 and the issue of Critical Race Theory.
2021-06-2458 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Deuteronomy)Understanding and applying our worldview as we look at Deuteronomy, the final words of Moses to the people of God.
2021-06-2232 minPractical Theology Ministries6/20/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford Worship ServiceSermon: Exodus 22:1 - 15
2021-06-211h 222021-06-141h 25Practical Theology MinistriesSBC PrimerWith the Souther Baptist Convention Annual Meeting next week it is time to give a little info on the Convention. Why this meeting matters, what our some of the issues, and what is the big thing to look for coming out of Nashville next week.
2021-06-1033 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Numbers)Examining our foundations and how they are applicable as we understand the work of God in Numbers.
2021-06-0835 minPractical Theology Ministries6/6/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 21:1 - 11
Songs: Come, Now is the Time to Worship; There is a Redeemer; He Lives; Lord I Lift Your Name on High
2021-06-071h 24Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 22The War on Jeans continues, we learn a new word, and examine the roots of the injustice present within our food.
2021-06-0335 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Leviticus)The Laws of Leviticus & how to see and understand them as a Christian with a Biblical worldview.
2021-06-0129 minPractical Theology Ministries5/30/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 20:18 - 26
Songs: He Has Made Me Glad, I Saw the Light, In Christ Alone, The Doxology
2021-05-311h 21Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 21Booted from a plane, death on the highway, and bread is apparently a low point during lockdown.
2021-05-2730 minPractical Theology MinistriesHumanity (5/26/21)1 Corinthians 11 and an interesting discussion about the differing roles of men & women in regards to what is culturally determined and how it is to be subservient to God.
2021-05-271h 02Practical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Exodus 18 - 40)Time to work in chunks as we see our foundations in action as God redeems and demonstrates His loving patience with sinful Israel in the wilderness.
2021-05-2528 minPractical Theology Ministries5/23/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Acts 2:1 - 21
Songs: Come, Now is the Time to Worship, They will Know we are Christians, Are you Washed in the Blood, I'll Fly Away, Give Thanks
2021-05-241h 272021-05-2031 minPractical Theology MinistriesHumanity (5/19/21)Genesis 1:26 - 27 and how God's creation account impacts the way we think about being men and women even today.
2021-05-2052 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Exodus 14 - 17)As we cross the Red Sea and venture to war God demonstrates His attributes; and we can learn how to apply our foundational thinking in the world around us.
2021-05-1828 minPractical Theology Ministries5/16/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 20:8 - 17
Songs: Come, Now is the Time to Worship, I Saw the Light, How Can I Keep from Singing
2021-05-171h 22Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 19Southlake fights back, Derek Chauvin jurors lie, and Disneyland induces tears.
2021-05-1330 minPractical Theology MinistriesSoteriology (5/12/21)Not a repeat, but another look at the doctrine of salvation from Romans 5 addressing the false theology of works salvation from a United States Senator.
2021-05-1350 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Exodus 7 - 13)Continuing to work our way through the Bible seeing how our worldview is informed by our reading and understanding of Scripture.
2021-05-1133 minPractical Theology Ministries5/9/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 20:1 - 7
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
He is Exalted
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Since Jesus Came into My Heart
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
2021-05-101h 48Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 18Canadian info on safe sex in a Covid world, Prince Charming the rapist, and the lack of washing of sheets and clothes. It's been a weird week.
2021-05-0633 minPractical Theology MinistriesSoteriology (5/5/21)Ephesians 2:1 - 10 and how the doctrine of salvation relates to the current intersectional anti whatever movements of the world. Fun will be had by all.
2021-05-0644 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations (Exodus 1 - 6)Time to see our foundations in action; that begins with the work of God redeeming His people in the Exodus.
2021-05-0430 minPractical Theology Ministries5/2/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 19:1 - 25
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
He Has Made Me Glad
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
When the Lord Shall Come Again
All Hail King Jesus
Hopefully the last week of our tech troubles; this is most of the service.
2021-05-031h 15Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 17The shooting of Makiya Bryant, police officers leaving the job, and the Oscars being insulated from whatever; it's been a weird week.
2021-04-2935 minPractical Theology MinistriesMarriage (4/28/21)Ephesians 5 & a look at marriage and how it is a blessing in our sanctification. Plus Michael is extra out of his mind this week.
2021-04-2946 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations #7 SanctifierGenesis 37 - 50 showing us the work of God in sanctification for His people.
2021-04-2726 minPractical Theology Ministries4/25/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipComputer had issues, internet went down, it was a morning. That means we only have the sermon for you this week.
Sermon: Exodus 18:1 - 27
2021-04-2656 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 16As good (or bad) a week as we've had in a while. The pagan worldview is broken and the story of the St. Vincent volcano, Idris Elba's TV show, and the brain function of journalists proves it.
2021-04-2229 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations #6 AccomplisherGenesis 26 - 36 teaches us many things. One of the things about our worldview that it shows us is that it is God who is the One who fulfills; not us.
2021-04-2030 minPractical Theology Ministries4/18/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 17:8 - 16
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
This is the Day
Nothing but the Blood
Fill My Cup
Give Thanks
2021-04-191h 23Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 15Truth and reality collide with the world over California inmates, United Airlines, and the racism inherent in your fonts.
2021-04-1531 minPractical Theology MinistriesSovereignty (4/14/21)Psalm 2 gives us insight into the rule of God over His creation. Lou & Michael go through the Psalm and make sense of God's sovereignty for our lives today in light of the Covid craziness going on in the country to our north.
2021-04-1551 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations #5 Precision & Long-sufferingGenesis 13 - 25 show us just how patience & surgical God is in carrying out His work; that means we should be able to walk in this world, trusting in Him.
2021-04-1334 minPractical Theology Ministries4/11/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 17:1 - 7
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
He Has Made Me Glad
Jesus Saves
Nothing but the Blood
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
2021-04-121h 17Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 14We have racism & bigotry everywhere today: in sheet music, at the bakery, and in the trees, and maybe even in Kameron. Listen to find out how.
2021-04-0835 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations #4 FaithfulnessGenesis 10 - 12 teaches us more about God; and therefore more about us and how we should live in this world.
2021-04-0625 minPractical Theology Ministries4/4/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: 1 Corinthians 15:20 - 28
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
The Old Rugged Cross
Are You Washed in the Blood
I'll Fly Away
Because He Lives
We had some technical difficulties during the service so that interrupted the flow of the teaching some, sorry.
2021-04-051h 12Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 13Reality is broken; Ghislaine Maxwell, San Francisco's School Board, and Covid lockdown weight gain prove it.
2021-04-0135 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations #3 Savior & JudgeGenesis 6 - 9 shows us how & why God has the right (which He exercises) over His creation as both her Savior & her Judge.
2021-03-3027 minPractical Theology Ministries3/28/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Revelation 7:9 - 17
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
This is the Day
Are You Washed in the Blood
I'll Fly Away
Because He Lives
2021-03-291h 23Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 12The Washington Post told a lie, we are testing the Ro vaccine on children, and ripped jeans are the devil (apparently). Once again, it has been a week.
2021-03-2536 minPractical Theology MinistriesImmutability (3/24/21)The Flood of Genesis and the unchanging nature of God can be used to refute heresy and help us stand firm in the world. Don't believe me; listen in.
2021-03-2449 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations #2 PreserverGod has created and we are dependent; so what? That matters for both the Godly and the Pagan and our next section of Scripture makes sense of that for us.
2021-03-2322 minPractical Theology Ministries3/21/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 16:22 - 36
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
There is a Redeemer
Are You Washed in the Blood
I'll Fly Away
This is the Day
2021-03-221h 17Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 11Normal skin, transgender surgery, and military uniforms for pregnant women. In other words it has been a week; Kameron & Michael try and make some sense of it.
2021-03-1839 minPractical Theology MinistriesPerspicuity (3/17/21)What does Luke 5:17 - 26 teach and why does that demonstrate the clarity (perspicuity) of Scripture? Lou wanted to know as well; so we worked through and explained it. Enjoy.
2021-03-1757 minPractical Theology MinistriesWorldview Foundations #1 CreatorWhere do we begin? In the beginning of course. Episode 1 in a Biblical march to create a worldview and understand how to think in this world; according to Scripture.
2021-03-1626 minPractical Theology Ministries3/14/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 16:9 - 21
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
How Can I Keep From Singing
Awesome God
I Saw the Light
2021-03-151h 22Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 10This week we look at the loss of college football scholarships, the racism of the royalty, and the under the table money of the SEC (football).
2021-03-1147 minPractical Theology MinistriesFeedback (3/10/21)You had questions, we have answers. In regards to how we do community and why, Lou & Michael answer and hopefully expound well.
2021-03-1132 minPractical Theology Ministries3/7/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 16:1 - 8
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
He Has Made Me Glad
Filly My Cup Lord
I Saw the Light
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
2021-03-081h 24Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 9Married couples "personal lives", the cancelling of Dr. Seuss, and why napping could be hazardous to your health.
2021-03-0435 minPractical Theology MinistriesPerseverance (3/3/21)Walking through Colossians 2:6 - 7 and seeing the doctrine of Christian perseverance.
2021-03-0456 minPractical Theology Ministries2/28/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 15:22 - 27
Songs:
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
How Can I Keep from Singing
He Lives
I'll Fly Away
Give Thanks
2021-03-011h 27Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 8Ted Cruz, Joni Ernst, Gorilla Glue Girl, storms in Texas, and staying home with your kids. What a week.
2021-02-2532 minPractical Theology Ministries2/21/21 Calvary Baptist of Rockford WorshipSermon: Exodus 15:1 - 21
Songs:
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
When the Roll is Called up Yonder
Since Jesus Came into My Heart
2021-02-221h 32Practical Theology Ministries2021 Week 7Texas is frozen, the Pentagon is experimenting with aliens, and the #1 Christian album isn't. What a fun week.
2021-02-1835 minPractical Theology MinistriesDiscipline (2/17/21)Matthew 18 and a look at church discipline and how that helps us see the Ravi Zacharias mess.
2021-02-1843 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 6In our weekly look at the fun and informational Kameron & Michael look at: the Jeep commercial, Grim Reaper Attorney dude, and Yoshiro Mori.
2021-02-1139 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 5This week Kameron & Michael talk about Bernie Sanders, Abraham Lincoln, and the new Chinese approved Covid test you just won't believe.
2021-02-0436 minPractical Theology MinistriesHoliness (1/27/21)What does 1 Peter 1 have to do with the storming of the United States Capitol? Lou & Michael explain it to you with a Biblical look at holiness & sanctification.
2021-01-2845 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 3What do you do with a sailor film? How does that relate to a new government official? And why does that all matter to the religious affiliation of the American Congress? These questions answered as Michael and Kameron look at some of the news of the week.
2021-01-2340 minPractical Theology Ministries2021 Week 2Kameron & Michael look at some Covid stories before having a laugh at the silly things people do for fun.
2021-01-1435 minPractical Theology MinistriesEcclesiology (1/13/21)Lou and Michael work through 2 Corinthians 5:16 - 19 before looking at the doctrine of Ecclesiology and a news story related to it.
2021-01-1443 minPractical Theology Ministries2020 Story ReviewIn what is a kickoff of a new weekly segment, Michael & Kameron get together and work through some of the big stories of 2020 and examine their merits and impact from a Biblical perspective.
2020-12-3139 min
Tribal ImpactPodcast: Campfire Chat with Michael LabateToday I'm talking to Michael Labate. Michael is like me, passionate about digital transformation and the opportunities they present to simplify the way people and businesses function. I've never worked directly with Michael, but I read his blogs and I've seen his presentations. And what he doesn't know about measuring the impact of social selling, it's just not worth knowing. Michael, welcome to my Campfire Chat.
2020-09-0300 min