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Grace Fellowship ChurchGrace Fellowship ChurchEaster 2025 | More Than We Dared Believe, More Than We Dared Hope (Pastor Peter LaRuffa)2025-04-2100 minBethel Mennonite ChurchBethel Mennonite ChurchStronger Together: Live Q&A with Peter and Sarah LaRuffaSession Three2024-11-141h 10Bethel Mennonite ChurchBethel Mennonite ChurchStronger Together: Two Becoming One by Peter LaRuffaSession Two2024-11-141h 03Bethel Mennonite ChurchBethel Mennonite ChurchStronger Together: He Says, She Says by Peter LaRuffaSession One Ephesians 4:24-322024-11-1453 minCalvary Stockholm SermonsCalvary Stockholm SermonsRomans 12:1-5Peter LaRuffa, Sunday Service, 12th November 20232023-11-1243 minChrist Community Church of Laguna Hills SermonsChrist Community Church of Laguna Hills SermonsNew Relations Between the Weak and the StrongPeter LaRuffa | Romans 14:1-122023-04-1600 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 25 | What Does It Mean to Take the Lord's Name in Vain?Support the channel or ask a question:  https://linktr.ee/peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2023-03-0708 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 24 | My Trip to See the #asburyrevivalSupport the channel or ask a question: https://linktr.ee/peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2023-02-2113 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 23 | Should every church have a Biblical Counseling ministry?Support the channel or ask a question: https://linktr.ee/peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-12-1420 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 22 | What does the Bible say about church membership?Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 22 | What does the Bible say about church membership? Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "What does the Bible say about church membership?"  Click or tap the link below to support the podcast or submit a question: linktr.ee/peterlaruffa   Follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-11-1512 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding "preferred pronouns?"Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding "preferred pronouns?" Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "If someone asks to be called a pronoun that's not true, what's a loving, Christ-like response?" Click or tap the link below to support the podcast or submit a question: linktr.ee/peterlaruffa Follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-11-0118 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 20 | What is the Sabbath?Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 20 | What is the Sabbath? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What is the Sabbath?" You can submit your questions on Instagram (@peterlaruffa) or in the form linked here: https://bit.ly/3wIvCkt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-06-0117 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 19 | What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 19 | What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?" (referring to Matthew 18:17). You can submit your questions on Instagram (@peterlaruffa) or in the form linked here: https://bit.ly/3wIvCkt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-05-2422 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 17 | Why Doesn't Accountability Work?Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 17 | Why Doesn't Accountability Work? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "Why Doesn't Accountability Work?" You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-05-1015 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 16 | Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 16 | Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?   In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?"    You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-04-0616 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 15 | How Do I Confront a "Lifestyle" Sin?Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 15 | How Do I Confront a "Lifestyle" Sin?   In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "How do I confront a loved one in a "lifestyle" sin - or do I?"    You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-03-3013 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 14 | What Do I Do With Righteous Anger?Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 14 | What Do I Do With Righteous Anger?   In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What do I do with righteous anger?"    You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-03-2318 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 13 | Rapid-Fire Questions & ResponsesAsk Anything! Podcast Ep 13 | Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses On today's Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses episode, I give brief responses to topics like: - Kids and anxiety - Dating non-believers - Engaging with your LGBTQ+ friends - The Catholic Bible - The Apostles' Creed - Intercession - Christians and climate crisis - Sinful dreams - Divorce when there is abuse You can submit your questions or follow me on...2022-02-1517 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 12 | Is It Ok To Not Want Kids?Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question:  "Is it okay to not want to have kids?"    You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-02-0816 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 11 | Is Self-Forgiveness Biblical?Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I'll be answering the question: "Is Self-Forgiveness Biblical?" Follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2022-01-0412 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Holiday Break!I'll be taking a break from posting a new episode during Christmas/New Year's, but I'm excited to jump back in with more in 2022.  Happy New Year, and God bless!    Follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-12-2800 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 10 | Is the Bible “anti-women?” (Mary vs Zechariah)Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: is the Bible "anti-women?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-12-2113 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 9 | What I Didn't PreachToday on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter shares something that was very much on his heart but didn't make it into his last sermon: the Lord's heart for those who are wanting a child. Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-12-1409 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 8 | The 5 Points of Calvinism (TULIP)Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter explains the 5 Points of Calvinism and talks about how to think about these doctrines through a biblical lens.    Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-12-0822 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 7 | Mothering Advice & Schooling OptionsToday on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter is joined by his wife Sarah, as they answer questions about parenting and school options.   Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-11-3030 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 6 | Does God Decide Everything? Is There Any Freewill?Ep 6 | Does God Decide Everything? Is There Any Freewill? Ask Anything! Podcast Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter is joined by Aaron Barnett as they answer the question: "Does God decide everything? Is there any freewill?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-11-2322 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 5 | Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: "Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-11-1604 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 4 | Will God save people who cannot make a verbal profession of faith?Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: "Will God save people who cannot make a verbal profession of faith?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-11-0912 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 3 | Why does God create people who are never going to be saved?Today on the Ask Anything! podcast, Peter answers the question: "Why does God create people who are never going to be saved?"     Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-11-0210 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 2 | What does Romans 14:23 have to do with the COVID-19 vaccine?Today on the Ask Anything! podcast, Peter answers the question: "What does Romans 14:23 have to do with the COVID-19 vaccine?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-10-2608 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ep 1 | Will We Have Disabilities in Heaven?Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 1 | Will We Have Disabilities in Heaven? In this episode, Peter talks about disabilities and heaven! Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-10-1906 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Ask Anything! Podcast (Trailer)Ask Anything! Podcast (Trailer) with @peterlaruffa   ...because some things are better heard than read. Follow Peter on Instagram @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2021-10-1307 minThe Couch Time PodcastThe Couch Time PodcastEP 117: Dating & Being SingleThe Couch Time Podcast EP 117: Dating & Being Single Today on The Couch Time Podcast, Aaron and Josh talk about dating, being single, and things that parents can do to help guide their students from looking for love in all the wrong places. SHOW NOTES - Promote singleness as an opportunity (freedom & contentment in Christ, friendship) - Train your student on what it looks like to be a good friend. - Friendship is when 2 people are seeking and desiring...2021-05-0336 minThe Couch Time PodcastThe Couch Time PodcastEP 87: Is Your Student Ready To Date??? | 09.21.20The Couch Time Podcast Is Your Student Ready To Date??? 09.21.20 Today, Stephen, Josh, and Aaron talk about 3 ways to help your student evaluate if they are ready to date.  Resources: 1. Parent Equip Conference (w/Scott O'Malley)REGISTER TODAY: graceky.org/parentequip    2. Matt & Lauren Chandler - "How do you know when you are "ready" to start dating?"    3. Parenting Webcast: Students + Dating (w/ Pastor Peter LaRuffa)       🎧 The Couch Time Podcast  📱 graceky.org/students 2020-09-2122 minThe Couch Time PodcastThe Couch Time PodcastEP 38: SPECIAL EPISODE!!! How to Navigate ChangeSPECIAL EPISODE!! How To Navigate Change   In today's SPECIAL EPISODE Josh and Ryan talk with Fort Thomas Campus Pastor, Peter LaRuffa, about how to help your students navigate different kinds of change.   - Be careful to acknowledge the loss. Even in good change, change always results in a loss, and it's important in the grief process to acknowledge the loss. - Don't expect your student to grieve just like you grieve. - Don't try to fix the sadness right away. Don't jump to hope too quickly. Sit with the tears. - Don't misinterpret your student's response for a lack of su...2019-10-1019 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!(Reason 3 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry OutHope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the final reason I shared in my sermon. Reason #3: Crying out is the kindest thing a victim can do for their offender. (cf. 2 Sam. 11-12) Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2019-05-2109 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!(Reason 2 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry OutHope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the second of three reasons I shared in my sermon. Reason #2: Crying out protects other potential victims. Check out Healing Hearts Ministries International. Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2019-05-2009 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (5/19/2019) Great sermon by Pastor Brad Bigney on the Ascension of Jesus Christ! Check it out HERE. Welcome to our new Pastoral Intern, Kyle Chambers! Great time teaching Grace For You. Thanks to all who attended! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2019-05-2005 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!(Reason 1 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry OutHope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the first of three reasons I shared in my sermon. Reason #1: Crying out gives victims the opportunity to not live as “desolate” people (cf. 2 Sam. 13) Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2019-05-1609 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (5/12/2019)Nothing too spectacular, but you will get to listen (yes, listen) to the Mother's Day card the kids (specifically Jonathan) picked out for Sarah. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2019-05-1505 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (5/5/2019) I'm back with a small preview of upcoming content, but then... Hear about the wedding that surprised our church family yesterday. {:-o --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2019-05-0608 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Does "baptism" really mean "baptism" in Rom. 6:3,4?When we read Rom. 6:3,4 and see the words "baptized" or "baptism," we might be missing out on the bigger picture if all we think about is water baptism. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-11-1909 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (11/18/2018) Baptism Sundays are the best! Full sermon will be uploaded to graceky.org/sermons. Tried something new by asking two young people to do the Scripture Reading before I preached. Loved it, and can't wait to do it again. Announced a Special Offering we're taking for two important projects, one of which pertains to our very own Fort Thomas campus. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-11-1906 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (11/11/2018) Upside Down Living sermon series came to a close today as I preached Matt. 5:10-12. Full Sermon will be uploaded to graceky.org/sermons. Sung a new song today! Check out Yes I Will SOOOOOO great to see John again for the first time since we left Newport! Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-11-1208 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Last-minute Thoughts re: the Midterm Elections tomorrowHere are some last-minute thoughts concerning the election tomorrow. In this episode, I reference Al Mohler's podcast episode. Audio and transcript can be found HERE. Also, check out this recent post on The Babylon Bee. It's humorous, but also kinda sad. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-11-0607 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (11/4/2018)A very full day of ministry for Grace Fellowship Church! Commissioning Andrew & Taylor Caudill...check out liveglobal.org Preaching Matt. 5:9 Teaching "Grace For You" Check out peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-11-0506 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Mercy & the #MeToo MovementIf the Bible calls you to be merciful, and you're a victim of sexual abuse, is it wrong to come forward and report the person? Absolutely not. Let's talk about #MeToo and mercy. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-3010 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Mercy & the #LGBT+ MovementI recently had a great converastion with the person next to me on an airplane, but I made a promise to them that I thought would be best to run by our church family. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-2908 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (10/28/2018) Reading vs. Feeding on the Word of God Children's Ministry expansion Some articles I enjoyed reading over the weekend Upcoming content preview Thoughts surrounding the tragic events in Pittsburgh, PA, yesterday. #PittsburghStrong Log on to peterlaruffa.com for links to all materials referenced. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-2812 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#4 & 5)Forgiven people forgive people. If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's the final 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-2707 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#2 & 3)Forgiven people forgive people. If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-2706 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#1)Forgiven people forgive people. If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 1 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-2609 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Blessed Are The Merciful: Forgiven People Forgive PeopleIn this episode, I explain the consistent expectation throughout the Scriptures for those who have received mercy to be givers of mercy themselves.  It's very concerning when we don't see that in our own lives.  There's no such thing as a "mercy-hoarder."  Forgiven people forgive people. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-2608 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!What's so radical about the Beatitudes? Preaching to a Mixed CrowdHear why the "dual audience" to whom Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount is more radical than you might think, and how that is another example of "Upside Down Living" being demonstrated by King Jesus. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-2207 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (10/21/2018)I preached my first message in the "Upside Down Living" sermon series today from Matt. 5:7. The sermon should be uploaded within 24-48 hours to graceky.org/sermons. Additionally, I was grateful to receive an encouraging email from a member of our church after preaching today, which greatly blessed me. Hope you'll encourage your pastor soon, too! Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-2204 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Everybody's Got A Hungry Heart: How To Change What You CraveMost people don't think they can change what they crave.  They think they might be able to change what they do, but that doesn't necessarily change their desires.  That might not be the case, though.  In this episode, I draw application from a personal experience of mine that might be a helpful step in growing an appetite for the things of God. For more information, check out peterlaruffa.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-1709 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything![CDT follow-up] Parenting Resources: Some of our fav's (w/ Sarah & Peter)As I promised while teaching at our Counseling & Discipleship Training Conference, here's an opportunity to listen in on Sarah & me discussing some of our favorite parenting resources. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for a list of these resources and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-1515 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Week 1 update: Peter & Sarah w/ the Full Focus PlannerRight after we recorded our last episode re: the Full Focus Planner, we sat down to set it up. It actually got a little emotional. {:-\ But, it all worked out. Here are some thoughts looking back on a week of using the FFP together. If the planner sounds like something you want to try, log on to Full Focus Planner at fullfocusplanner.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-1515 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (10/14/2018)We heard Pastor Brad on the big screen preach from Matt. 5:6, and had a GREAT turnout at "Connect," which is one of my favorite things we do as a church. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-1504 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sarah & I are both using the Full Focus Planner (aww...so cute)As a person, I'm a planner. However, I've never wanted to actually use a paper planner. Sometimes they look big & bulky. Other times I just saw it as one more thing for me to leave behind accidentally. Lastly, I could never wrap my mind around better using my time by using a tool that requires time to maintain. I just didn't get it. But about a month ago, I gave the Full Focus Planner a shot, and - I - love it. Serious game-changer. I suggested Sarah give it a shot, and she said "no"...2018-10-0914 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (10/7/2018)Pastor Aaron Barnett blessed us with an excellent sermon from Matt. 5:5, which he preached to another record-breaking crowd at Grace Fellowship Fort Thomas (that is, if the numbers are right).  It was a great day. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-0708 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Baptism (Part 4): Baptism makes us more like Jesus.Part 4 in a series of episodes re: baptism. This series covers the 8 points from my sermon at Grace Fellowship Church on May 6, 2018. In this episode, we wrap things up by looking at points 7 & 8: Baptism makes us more like Jesus. Baptism grows us in our obedience to Christ. (This post first appeared at peterlaruffa.com.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-0608 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Baptism (Part 3): Baptism is not for babies.Part 3 in a series of episodes re: baptism. This series will cover the 8 points from my sermon at Grace Fellowship Church on May 6, 2018. In this episode, we look at points 5 & 6: Baptism is not for babies. Baptism is for believers. (This post first appeared at peterlaruffa.com.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-0612 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Baptism (Part 2): Baptism is not necessary for salvation.Part 2 in a series of episodes re: baptism. This series will cover the 8 points from my sermon at Grace Fellowship Church on May 6, 2018. In this episode, we look at points 3 & 4: Baptism is not necessary for salvation. Baptism is normative for the New Testament believer. (This post first appeared at peterlaruffa.com.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-0209 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Baptism (Part 1): Baptism does not save us from our sins.Part 1 in a series of episodes re: baptism. In this episode, I briefly discuss what you can expect in the series, and then hone in on two main points: Baptism does not save us from our sins. Baptism does symbolize our salvation. Yes, that's a lawnmower you hear in the background, but it goes away after a few minutes. #HomeOfficeProbs (This post first appeared at peterlaruffa.com.) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-10-0111 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (9/30/2018)Thankful for Jesús Cantú's sensitivity to God's seemingly impromptu leading among us at church today. Also, looking forward to publishing some episodes this week re: Baptism, breaking down my sermon from back in May. That sermon and today's sermon by Pastor Brad can be heard at graceky.org/sermons. This post first appeared at peterlaruffa.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-09-3010 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (9/16/2018)Sometimes in my cynicism, I tend to withhold talking about the good that God is doing to "see if it's real," or "see if it sticks" or other such nonsense. It's ridiculous, and sinful. This is my attempt to brag on Him, right here, right now, because He's doing great things among us - right here, right now. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-09-1605 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Counseling Homework CardsCounseling Homework Cards Cards are available at peterlaruffa.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-09-1510 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Debunking the Myth of Little "Mrs. Perfect" (Part 3)It's always best to study Scripture with Scripture. Cross-referencing Prov. 31:10 with Ruth 3:11 reveals a significant and often overlooked truth about true, biblical womanhood. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-05-2410 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap (5/20/2018)Highlights from Sun, May 20, plus some thoughts on our new sermon series in the book of Proverbs. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-05-2210 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Debunking the Myth of Little "Mrs. Perfect" (Part 2)Prov. 31:10ff doesn’t describe a young woman, but an older & prosperous woman. It's best understood with a lifetime of fruitfulness in mind, not “doing all the things, all the time.” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-05-1807 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Debunking the Myth of Little "Mrs. Perfect" (Part 1)The alleged Prov. 31 Woman isn't real. Little "Mrs. Perfect" doesn't exist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-05-1510 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Voting Pro-Life (Part 2): Why "Anti-Abortion" is The Most Effective Vote for the Sanctity of Human Life--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-02-2206 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Voting Pro-Life (Part 1): Am I a "single-issue" voter?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2018-02-2109 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Happy Birthday, Justin!I love my son. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2017-11-2804 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sunday Recap: Thoughts after Testimony Sunday"Testimony Sundays" are always some of the best worship services for us at Grace. Hear why I enjoyed it as much as I did. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2017-11-2707 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!I Interview Camille Cates from Healing Hearts Ministries International“God doesn’t want us to walk with a limp.” Listen in on my interview with Camille Cates from Healing Hearts Ministries International. Studies show that 37% of professing Protestant Christian women have had an abortion. Hear of the hope, the help, and the healing Camille has found in Christ as a post-abortive woman, and how she and others at Healing Hearts help bring healing to people just like you and me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2017-03-2737 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!I Interview Jesús Cantú re: his sermon on racism.I interview Jesús Cantú about his sermon on racism from Sun, March 5, 2017, at Grace Fellowship Church in Fort Thomas, KY. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2017-03-0731 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!US Airways Flight 1549; Sanctity of Human Life; Trump's Innauguration--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2017-01-2011 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Podcast launch; Bible reading LifeHack; Providence of God & ASL Interpretation"Between the Lines" is up and running! - Why am I doing this? - LifeHack for non-NKJV Bible readers - ASL Interpretation and the Providence of God --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2017-01-0912 minAsk Anything!Ask Anything!Sarah & I discuss Parenting Resources--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-anything/message2016-11-1212 min