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RCF PodcastJudge Not (Episode 53) - Matt & Alis HendersonOne of the most popular verses of the Bible today is Matthew 7:1, where Jesus tells us not to judge others. What does that verse mean? Did Jesus really want us to refrain from ever calling someone out if they are living in sin? We discuss this topic on this episode of the RCF Podcast.2024-04-2122 minRCF PodcastDoes God Hate? (Episode 52) - Randall CurtisWe usually like to think deeply about the love of God. But the hatred of God seems off-limits. What does the Bible say about God and hate? Can God actually hate someone? Or does He just hate sinful things that a person does? This is the topic of our podcast this week. Randall Curtis joins us again to cover this difficult subject.2024-04-1422 minRCF PodcastGod Is Love (Episode 51) - Randall Curtis1 John 4:8 says that "God is love." What does that mean? Can we also say that love is God? Does God always act in the most loving ways toward every person? These are some of the questions that are addressed in this episode of the RCF Podcast as Randall Curtis joins us once again.2024-04-0722 minRCF PodcastWhy Commitment Is Important (Episode 50) - Matt & Alis HendersonWhy is commitment important to the Christian life? What are the ways that we measure commitment? And why do we hesitate to commit? On this episode of the podcast, we discuss these things and how Scripture guides us regarding commitment. 2024-03-2421 minRCF PodcastLoneliness (Episode 49) - Matt & Alis HendersonWhy do we get lonely? Where is God in our loneliness? What should we do when we get lonely? These are some of the questions that we're addressing on this episode of the RCF podcast. We'll give a biblical outlook on this common problem in order to provide you with hope!2024-03-1823 minRCF PodcastWorship (Episode 48) - TJ ChestnutWhy do we gather for worship? And why do we sing? On this episode of the RCF Podcast, we'll talk about how Scripture informs our worship and why we need to worship together with other Christians. TJ Chestnut (from FBC Sudbury, MA) joins the podcast to discuss.2024-03-0320 minRCF PodcastMiracles (Episode 47) - Matt & Alis HendersonDoes God still do miracles today? What is a miracle? Many people will have different answers for these questions, so we need to look to the Bible to formulate our understanding. This episode of the RCF Podcast seeks to help you have a biblical view of miracles.2024-02-2622 minRCF PodcastDoes God Speak To Us Today Outside Of Scripture? (Episode 46) - Rex FisherSome say that God speaks to us still today in various ways, while others argue that God only speaks through Scripture in the present day. What should we make of this dilemma? Is God speaking to us through a still small voice, impressions, or other means? What should we consider as we think about extrabiblical revelation and seek the truth? Rex Fisher joins the podcast to discuss this subject. 2024-02-1821 minRCF PodcastThe Rest Of The Story From The Book of Judges (Episode 45) - Randall CurtisThe previous episode of the podcast discussed Judges 19. But the story doesn't stop there. What happened next? A civil war. And what lessons should we learn from it? That's what we'll talk about in this episode of the RCF Podcast as Randall Curtis, pastor of Frenchtown Church, joins us again.2024-02-1115 minRCF PodcastHard Passages: Cutting The Concubine Into Pieces (Episode 44) - Randall CurtisCONTENT WARNING: This episode is a discussion of one of the most graphic and disturbing passages in Scripture. While we make an effort to avoid explicit or unnecessary graphic depictions beyond what Scripture describes, Judges chapter 19 is still a hard passage to read and often difficult for many to understand. Why is it contained in the Bible? What lessons are we intended to learn from it? Randall Curtis joins the podcast to give us some insight on this hard passage.2024-02-0417 minRCF PodcastMisunderstanding Grace (Episode 43) - Jim Sole"The Bible says that we're no longer under law, but under grace, so we don't have to worry about what we do since God will forgive us." Perhaps you've said something similar, or you've at least heard it from another professing Christian. But is that really how God's grace works? This week's episode will dig into the truth about grace. Jim Sole joins us to discuss this important topic.2024-01-2819 minRCF PodcastWhat's Wrong With The World? And How Can It Be Made Right? (Episode 42) - Tolani OlagundoyeIn the previous episode, we discussed the topics of identity and purpose. This week, Tolani Olagundoye joins us again to tackle the questions of "What's wrong with the world?" and "How can what is wrong be made right?" These are important questions, and people have various opinions regarding how to answer them. But what does Scripture say about it? How does God help us to identify the ultimate problem and solution? Listen to this week's episode to find out.2023-12-0322 minRCF PodcastWho Am I? And Why Am I Here? (Episode 41) - Tolani OlagundoyeAt some point in life, everyone asks the questions "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" Everyone searches for identity and purpose in life. How does Scripture help us answer these questions? One of our RCF alumni, Tolani Olagundoye, joins us to discuss these questions and how we can find answers. 2023-11-2621 minRCF PodcastLegalism (Episode 40) - Matt & Alis Henderson"You're just being legalistic!" Perhaps someone has said this to you or about you. Or maybe you've said it about someone else. But what is legalism? Is it a serious problem that we should worry about as Christians? We all know from it's connotation that it is not a good thing, but how can we identify legalism and avoid falling into it ourselves? We'll discuss these things on this episode of the RCF Podcast. 2023-11-2018 minRCF PodcastCS Lewis on Disagreement and Dialogue (Episode 39) - Jim MenziesIn this episode of the RCF Podcast, Jim Menzies provides some helpful insight from the writings of CS Lewis. We talk especially about having dialogue with those whom we disagree. CS Lewis was a gifted apologist of the Christian faith, and these practical insights will be useful for today's Christian in learning to defend the faith.2023-11-1220 minRCF PodcastHow Understanding Christianity's Past Can Help Us Today (Episode 38) - Jonathan SoleIt’s important not to live without any regard to the past. That is especially true in regard to Christianity and the church. How does studying the church’s past help us today? Find out on this week’s episode of the RCF Podcast. Jonathan Sole joins the podcast to help us think about this topic.2023-10-2917 minRCF PodcastBeware Of Wolves - Part 2 (Episode 37) - Matt & Alis HendersonThis week's episode is part 2 on the topic of false teachers. How can we recognize wolves in sheep's clothing? What should we watch out for? The Scripture gives us guidance in this area, so we discuss some of those on this episode.2023-10-2222 minRCF PodcastBeware Of Wolves - Part 1 (Episode 36) - Matt & Alis HendersonJesus warned of wolves in sheep's clothing that would creep in the church. How can we spot them? Why do we need to be concerned about them? And how can we guard ourselves from their deception? In this week's episode of the RCF Podcast, we discuss this important topic and why it matters for college students.2023-10-1518 minRCF PodcastWhen You Just Don't Care Anymore (Episode 35) - Michael IvesDo you ever find yourself not caring about anything? Do you lack any motivation? Many people struggle with apathy from time to time. What should we do about it? Michael Ives is back on the podcast to share helpful wisdom from God's Word to help you navigate this difficult topic. We extended the podcast by a few minutes this week because the content was that helpful!2023-10-0825 minRCF PodcastAm I A Christian? (Episode 34) - Seth RambikurDo you ever struggle with the question "Am I really a Christian?" Are you saved? How can you be sure? On this week's episode, Seth Rambikur, a pastor from Exeter Chapel in Exeter, RI, joins the discussion. 2023-10-0118 minRCF PodcastHow Should We Date As Christians? - Part 2 (Episode 33) - Matt & Alis HendersonThis week's episode is part 2 of our discussion about how a Christian should approach dating. Matt & Alis Henderson discuss several more principles that Christians should consider, showing how Scripture guides us, even in modern day relationships. 2023-09-2415 minRCF PodcastHow Should We Date As Christians? - Part 1 (Episode 32) - Matt & Alis HendersonIn our previous episodes on the topic of dating, we discussed WHO to date. But this time, we're talking about HOW to date. As Christians, should we simply date like the rest of the world? Or should our dating life look differently? Matt & Alis Henderson dive into this topic on this week's episode of the RCF Podcast. This is part 1 of 2.2023-09-1715 minRCF PodcastCan We Claim ALL Of God's Promises From The Bible? (Episode 31) - Rex FisherIn this week's podcast, we're talking about the promises of God. We often run to God's promises for comfort and hope, but can we really claim all of the promises of God that we find in the Bible? Are they all for us today? Rex Fisher, pastor of Perryville Bible Church in Wakefield, RI joins the podcast this week to tackle this topic.2023-09-1020 minRCF PodcastShould A Christian Follow Their Own Heart? (Episode 30) - Mike MartinWe are often told that the best thing that we can do is to follow our own heart. A Christian may pause and recognize the danger in such direction, but what about the "new heart"? Can we follow that as a Christian? These are some of the questions that we'll address in this week's episode. Mike Martin, pastor of Sardis Baptist Church in Canton, GA joins us to provide biblical guidance on this subject.2023-09-0319 minRCF PodcastAre You Ignoring This Command? (Episode 29) - Matt & Alis HendersonAs Christians, we know the Great Commission, but why is it so ignored? Why aren't all Christians making disciples? How can we change this? If this command was so important that it was the last recorded words of Jesus before His ascension into heaven, we cannot neglect it. We'll talk about why making disciples is so important, why it is not being done, and how we can take the first step toward being faithful toward the Great Commission.If you have questions or suggestions for a future episode, email us at podcast@rhodyfellowship.com.2023-05-0720 minRCF PodcastDoes God Care About What We Wear? (Episode 28) - Matt & Alis HendersonIs there anything in the Bible to guide us in what we wear? Does God even care? What factors should be involved in deciding what to wear? In this episode, Matt & Alis discuss why this is an issue that Christians should not ignore. We'll give practical questions to ask before putting on clothing, jewelry, etc.2023-04-2320 minRCF PodcastWhy We Don't Sing Bethel, Hillsong, or Elevation Music (Episode 27) - Matt & Alis Henderson and Jelani PoolWe often have conversations with students about current worship music. Why don't we sing some of the most popular worship songs? In this episode, we explain our reasoning and give some helpful criteria for choosing songs to sing. RCF student leader, Jelani Pool joins Matt and Alis for this episode.2023-04-1621 minRCF PodcastDo You Struggle To Pray? (Episode 26) - Matt & Alis HendersonWhat revolutionized our prayer life? One simple addition. This episode will give practical help to guide you toward a healthy and meaningful prayer life. Prayer is a difficult spiritual discipline to persevere in. If you struggle to pray because you find it boring or repetitive, this is the episode for you. We'll also address the question from the previous episode about how Bible intake affects our prayer life. 2023-04-0919 minRCF PodcastThe Most Crucial Spiritual Discipline (Episode 25) - Matt & Alis HendersonWhat is the most crucial spiritual discipline? We believe the answer is Bible intake. Why? Because it affects all of the other spiritual disciplines. In this episode, we discuss why it is important to intake more of the Bible in your everyday life. And we also talk about ways to practically apply this discipline. 2023-04-0320 min