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Rabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyChristmas - Meaning and FolkloreWhere does the Christmas Tree come from? Or Santa and His Reindeer? Or the Elves? Buckle up - Here we go down another rabbit hole
2025-12-2421 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyHarmonizing Real World Events to END TIMES PROPHECYIf you've been following, we seen 3-4 rapture theories. They never sit right with me and I started asking some deeper questions. This production comes from trying to reconcile Old and New Testament prophecy with some brow raising questions we have to contend with:
We don't have a physical temple - how does the abomination of desecration play out.
NO WHERE in the New Testament is there mention of a 7-year tribulation! This is a stark contradiction to most end time revelation theories. I looked at the prophecies from Danial (the first 3.5 years) and guess what? They line u...
2025-03-2615 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyBible Prophecy vs All Other - And Where it is LeadingThink of this podcast as the cliff notes for the movie Prophetic Convergence (find it on YouTube).
The reliability and accuracy of Bible Prophecy suggests (at least to me) that you cannot ignore what the Bible prophesies about end times. If, up to this point in history, the Bible has been right, why - all of sudden - would you think that it would get the next step in our future history wrong? Yet many people will ignore it.... Just as in the days of Noah.
2025-03-2516 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyBefore the Wrath - The Wedding ProphecyIt's not often easy to pick up the meaning of what Jesus was saying. That has a lot to do with historical and cultural context. This movie is such a gem, I did not want to let it go until I went a little deeper.
Often, we get lost in the WHEN and don't understand the WHY. This movie will realign you with the message of Christ in an amazing and beautiful way. Share this with as many people as you can.
BEFORE THE WRATH - Search the movie available for free on YouTube.
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2025-03-2513 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Christian ThreatAs I'm podcasting through Acts, it struck me how little has changed. Reflecting on the growing tensions in the world, it's interesting to see how people see Christianity as a threat. A whisper of Christianity in North Korea can get you into some serious trouble. Even here in the U.S., people want to marginalize Christians. It's fascinating (and disturbing to some). Honestly, in 2000 years... it seems that not a lot has changed really.
NOTES LINK
2025-03-2528 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Church as the Bride - Pictures the Rapture PerfectlyI know! I said not to sweat the rapture, but I can't leave it alone! I DON'T KNOW when or even "if" and the anticipation is killing me! It's like being a kid waiting for Christmas day! You remember that? When you stayed up all night because you couldn't sleep. That is EXACTLY how Christ said you should be for his return!
Jesus was well aware of Jewish tradition and there is no question he likened the church to his Bride.
If we are like the bride:
What Happens to the Bride Before a Jewish Wedding?
In ancient Jewish wedding cust...
2025-03-2406 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Clash of ReligionsAs we see Acts 21 and 22 unfold, I'm reminded that this is not a one off sort of event. The clash of religions, here between the Jews and the Gentiles, unfolds in history. It's amazing how much religious strife and friction has divided and shaped our world.
The Jews were chosen by God to be a light to the world. Clearly the Jews did not interpret this as their religion morphing into Christianity and being spread throughout the gentile world. We see Paul take his life into his own hands has he returns to Jerusalem - perhaps with a...
2025-03-2314 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyDon't Sweat Over the RaptureThere are so many dates, so many interpretations. What does the text actually say? You don't really need to dig for it. 1 Thessalonians 4, Matthew 24, and Revelation 3:10 all hint at a rapture. BUT - interpretations abound and I think timing is always open to debate (my last podcast is an example).
Even Paul has to write another letter to the Thessalonians because there was so much confusion and false teaching about the Rapture ( 2 Thessalonians 3).
I LOVE revelation and Bible study on the subject. Revelation was the first book I ever studied deeply in the Bible.
B...
2025-03-2213 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyPatterns of Rapture EventsThere is nothing more fun than watching an excited Christian explain something that he considers revelation.
I'm a little torn on the idea of predicting rapture dates. I err on the side of readiness. STILL - people that do this generally have a deep understanding of Scripture and are able to connect the dots you may not have considered. I don't trust the date but I love the pattern development done by Dr. Awe.
This PODCAST reviews a video by Dr. Barry Awe. It's fascinating, educational and if he's right, you better buckle up!
2025-03-2211 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Definitive Last Word On BaptismAs I have dug deeper into scripture, I've heard all of the arguments of salvation by faith alone. If you go deep, this is a red herring and I think a very dangerous message!
Jesus commands Baptism.
For those who argue the Thief on the cross... Jesus was not dead yet!
For those who go to Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.
That was the same Paul talking: whom Jesus commanded be baptized! Paul is speaking to the Ephesian...
2025-03-2212 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyYou Don't Have to Like Paul - To Love HimIn my research on Paul, I've found this thread of anti-Paul sentiment that can be a bit unnerving. What I didn't like, is many go with that gut-feeling without digging into the nature of Paul's (perhaps flawed) character. This Podcast flushes out those sentiments and helps put Paul into perspective as [yes] a flawed HUMAN and highly beneficial contributor to the Christian movement.
The "source" referenced in this commentary is ChatGPT (which I use quite often). I am the antagonist. I've posted the notes to the original conversation here. The Google Podcasters do a good job at...
2025-03-2119 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyPaul's Mission Coming To A Close (Acts 20)We have seen God working through Paul for quite some time. Let's take the time to recap his last 20-25 years. It's easy to blow through 20 chapters of Acts and not recognize that we are walking with Paul to bring the message of Christ to the world and that took a quarter of a century!
We see Paul still doing miracles in Acts 20 - it's become almost part of his everyday routine it seems.
We see the heart wrenching departure and his final words to the Elders of Ephesus.
We see what Jesus re...
2025-03-2019 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyInquisitive Reading - Acts 19This podcast is a little different. It is a peak under the hood really. I don't want to pretend that this podcast is the definitive commentary on the Bible. It is not! If you're listening to this Podcast, you are seeing the answers to questions I have as I dig through the scripture. Sometimes the answers are not straightforward (like the whole dialogue with baptism). I use a number of resources. Several different Bibles with different commentaries; even a Septuagint Bible and of course online bibles. I use blueletterbible.org A LOT. Normally, I'll have ChatGPT pull up the...
2025-03-1935 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyPaul Goes To IndiaPaul goes to India? It fictitious of course, but what might it have been like? How would Paul approach the Indian culture? Acts provides all of the information we need... we don't have to guess.
To dig deeper into how this might have played out, check out the article: Paul Goes to India after listening to this Podcast > Paul Goes to India (or download using the Episode Link in your Podcast app)
2025-03-1918 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyCorinth - Where Christianity Meets The WorldActs 18: Christianity Meets the World! Paul is frustrated with the Jews and he moves on. God is with him all the way. As Christianity starts to explode, we see another problem. Factions! Acts 18 is a book worth meditating on. People constantly are asking: Am I in the right church? Does my church follow the true scripture? I personally am wrestling with these very issues. Ultimately, Paul gives the answer to this. We tackle this subject in this Podcast.
ACTS 18 NOTES - See Episode Link to Download
2025-03-1817 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudySt. Patrick Beyond the Green Beer!When you tip your green beer today, at least you'll know why!
What is the significance of the Shamrock? That Shamrock shake you're chugging at McDonalds has a deep meaning.
Let's connect the green to the meaning - it's a huge opportunity for discipleship!
NOTES: Beyond the Green Beer. See Episode link to download
2025-03-1711 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudySKEPTICAL BELIEF - It's NOT a BAD thing. Be, Be, Be - Be like the Bereans.They didn't have the New Testament. They didn't have eyewitness experience. What the Bereans did have was a thirst for knowledge, a healthy dose of skepticism, and the need to know the truth!
Today, we have access to so much. Test what you are told by going back to the Word of God. I would challenge you to even test translations! DON'T TRUST CHATGPT. It's Ok to use ChapGPT for searches and information but always go back the scripture (Check out our podcasts on A.I. Bias). Sometimes, a message can lost, or washed out across translations. L...
2025-03-1711 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Wager and the Warning - Faith Beyond a Safe BetSomeone in my church said this on Facebook: "Ultimately if I am wrong, I am just dead. I still lived the life I chose." I have to say, I heard that many times when I lived as an atheist... as if faith is a way to hedge your bets for eternity. It didn't sit right with me then, and it certainly does not sit right with me now!
DON'T FALL FOR THIS TRAP! Faith is not a wager for eternity!
Download Notes: Faith Is Not a Wager
(See Episode Link to Download Notes)
2025-03-1616 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyPaul - RELIGION and REASONI was a major philosophy buff in my later years... and an atheist. Until I found someone that could meet me where I stood, could make the message of Christ resonate with my existing world view. Oh, to be a fly on the wall when Paul addressed the Greeks! Paul was not out to "win". He knew that a head-on confrontation with the Epicureans and the Stoics would not go well. What he did was magical - and changed the world.
I'm kind of upset frankly, that in all of my philosophical studies, Paul's message was not p...
2025-03-1615 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyActs 17 - Communicating a Consistent Message to Different CulturesThe audience doesn't change the message, but it does change how you deliver the message! Paul was a master.
Notes: Acts 17 Notes
2025-03-1610 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyWOMEN - The Unsung Heroes In the Early Christian MovementThe men are often named... i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Timothy, Peter and on and on. As a guy producing this podcast, I've grown to appreciate the role of women in the spread of the Christian message. Without women, I think the movement would have fallen flat. There is a very interesting undercurrent associated with the message as you read through Acts and begin to see the bridge women play in the movement.
Notes
2025-03-1514 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyActs 16 - The First European Encounters - Faith In Adversity and What Discipleship Looks LikeYou can blow through Acts 16 pretty quickly, I mean, it's an easy read. But don't skip the underlying meaning. There's a lot fruit in this chapter:
Following a calling and listening to God
Discernment even when the message seems correct
Witnessing By Example
Discipleship
Standing up for what is right
Notes: Acts 16 Notes
(Use the Episode link to download the notes if the link is not active).
2025-03-1322 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Law, Legalism and AVOIDING SINA little diversion from Acts for a second.
Struggling with my own sin, I started to really think about this. Here's where my mind went: "DON'T THINK ABOUT A GREEN AND BLACK ZEBRA"!
What are you thinking about?
If you're thinking about a green and black zebra, this podcast is for you. If you're not thinking about a green and black zebra, you're not human : )
Download Notes: Law Legalism and Avoiding Sin
2025-03-1114 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyActs 15 - The Clash of Traditions, Cultures and PersonalitiesSurprise! the early church had its human elements! Traditions, culture and personalities all played a role. There are lessons we could certainly use today with how to grapple with human tension and conflict... Perhaps, we take our eyes too much off Jesus when we find ourselves in similar situations. Something to ponder. You need look no further than when the President addresses both parties to see how far we've drifted from civility and public discourse.
Acts 15 Notes:
2025-03-1124 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Christian Frontlines - Persecution TodayAfter reading and pondering Acts Chapter 14, I got to thinking about the bravery that Paul must have had. Acts 14 is the first of many times Paul would endure that kind of persecution. It might surprise you, even to the level of shock and disgust, that many Christians are very familiar with this level of persecution TODAY!
I did some research and it's beyond appalling. We enjoy "freedom of religion" here in the United States... though I don't know for how long. My church supports a mission in Indonesia and some of what goes on there pales in...
2025-03-1030 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyActs 14 - Early Christian Opposition - gods and hostilityAs Paul and Barnabas continue, they find more opposition and walk into a situation where existing beliefs challenge the gospel message. Acts 14 is a story of courage, persistence and determination.
Acts 14 Notes
2025-03-1016 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyConfronting Jehovah WitnessesIt just happened to me, so I think the next time I'll be more ready. I've added my notes and a hand-out you can give them! They always want to give you one, right?
Ultimately this is an opportunity for you! If you have time, engage with them. But remember, they come with an agenda. Make sure you have good answers for why you believe what you believe.
1 Peter 3:15 - But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for th...
2025-03-1015 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyBaptism is a REQUIREMENT for SALVATIONBaptism is a requirement for salvation! This is not an opinion. This is not an "interpretation" of scripture. JESUS SAID IT! This was one of the most difficult podcasts to create because A.I. wants to be neutral on the subject. Your church may not emphasize the need for Baptism, or may not do it at all. It's worth questioning... not with your church elders or even what ChatGPT says. There is an important lesson on discernment here: READ WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS.
We call out Mark 16:16 because the first clause in the statement is unequivocal. In b...
2025-03-0819 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyActs 13 - The Clash of New Ideas and Old TraditionReligion and Tradition prevents Paul's message from sinking into those who can't let go of a lifetime of religion and practice. Acts 13 highlights why it was such a difficult message for the Jews. Put yourself in a place where you have deeply embedded beliefs and practices and then someone comes along and challenges you whole world view.
So, why even start in the Synagogues. There were people there were not so entrenched in the Jewish Law. The "God Fearers". Remember Cornelius (Acts 10). These people were ready to hear the message. Paul was the perfect person to deliver i...
2025-03-0620 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyActs 12 - Divine Rescue, Divine JusticeThis whole chapter needs to make it to the big screen. Maybe a future episode of "The Chosen"! It's epic.
1. 1st Apostle Martyred
2. Peter's supernatural escape from prison
3. Herod dealt with by God
Paul and Barnabas pick up right where they leave off.
Acts 12 Notes
2025-03-0415 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyTorah Codes Point To GodIf you've heard about Torah Codes (or Bible Codes), you might dismiss this Podcast - BUT HOLD ON. This is different. This is NOT a random sequence of letters that most Bible Code enthusiasts love to find. This is much more complex than that.
1. The codes are repetitive and predictable (once you know the sequence)
2. The words (revealed in the Podcast) are repeated over and over again... this is not just the random appearance of a word the might or might not be by chance. The probability of this happening by chance is astronomically low!
2025-03-0413 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyWalking With GodWho "Walked With God"? What does it mean and how can you do it to? It's easier than you think. Here's some scripture to refer back to.
Psalm 32:8
"I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you."
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Isaiah 55:8-9
"'For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,' d...
2025-03-0316 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Early Church KindlingPut the right message in front of people and the message takes off.
"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?
And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?
And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written:
'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'" (Romans 10:14-15)
2025-03-0315 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThis Ol' Junk Car - Surrendering to GodMixing it up today. I lean toward country music, so my apologies if that's not your taste. I created this song as a metaphor for complete surrender to God. I hope you like it. I've tacked on the first copy of the song at the end of the podcast.
2025-03-0207 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyTranshumanism - The New Tower of BabelI know this whole topic seems out there... but is it really? Elon Musk has already succeeded with Neurolink! AI is taking off. We were introduced the whole concept of nano technology during COVID. Reports of UFO's all over the place (real or imagined?). Ultimately, whether you want to believe it or not, your response is simple: stay grounded and hold fast to your Bible.
This podcast was inspired by this video from Chuck Missler. He's no slouch when it comes to the Bible and this plays like a documentary of a sci-fi movie. Hold on!
2025-03-0221 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyFalse Religions and ApostasyIf your faith isn't rooted in the Gospels, check your sources. Stick to this> If a religion pops up after these eye-witness accounts (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) and you follow them, you are wading into dangerous territory. Spend time in your Old Testament - IT POINTS TO CHRIST. As you read it, always be on the lookout for your savior! He's there on every page! I pray that you're not led astray. Three Scriptures to remember:
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
M...
2025-03-0124 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyActs 10 - The Floodgates Of SalvationGod orchestrates a meeting between Cornelius and Peter. How the events unfold in this chapter is awesome. A testimony to how God is always working behind the scenes to make sure His Will Be Done! Acts 10 teaches us that obedience often comes before understanding. If God tells you to do something, do it! You'll flush out the meaning as you do what God has commanded. It also teaches us to read your Old Testament! Cornelius knew God! He was ready for the message of Jesus and Peter was the right man to bring him the Good News.
C...
2025-02-2814 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyEnd Times - From a Secular WorldviewIf you were witnessing endtimes, how would it look if you had no biblical perspective? If these descriptions all seem too real, time to brush up! A lot of Christians seem to want to avoid discussions of Tribulation. A lot of pastors never talk about it. Revelation, by contrast, says that those who hear this will be blessed! Read it, learn it and understand it. It's fascinating and you may need a worldview that makes sense when this starts all rolling out in real time.
2025-02-2616 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyLosing God in Our AccomplishmentsI was wrestling (still am) with how much time do I spend with God vs. the rest of my day. People kept telling me - balance! I'm convinced that is the wrong answer. You don't put your bible away after you read a couple of chapters and go on and do your thing at work. Ultimately, what I am trying to figure out is how to keep God close to me everywhere and in everything I do, and that includes work. This short podcast is about what happens when we leave God and go to work. I'm podcasting through...
2025-02-2509 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyCan You Live a Sinless Life?This podcast walks you through the questions I think all Christians have. Can you live a sinless life. Can you be sinless even for a day? How was Jesus able to accomplish a sinful life as a human and what does that mean for us. How does recognizing the chasm between our sinful nature and a perfect God, glorify God? That ultimately is the question we're asking.
2025-02-2434 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyAre You Connecting - Really?I found this years ago on YouTube and saved it. This message still resonates today. A poem by Marshall Soulful Jones. It's convicting and thought provoking.
https://youtu.be/GAx845QaOck?si=1iR8jVvUokRyFab9
2025-02-2306 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudySin and Addiction - Two Sides of the Same CoinI produced this podcast after watching an episode of House (Hugh Laurie stars in a medical series about a crass doctor - Gregory House - who is in constant pain and addicted to Vicodin). It got me to thinking about how close the cycle of sin and the cycle of addiction really are and as I went down this rabbit-hole, it became more obvious. I've had to deal with addiction in my family - we probably all have - and we need to step back and recognize that not only might you be able to help a person with...
2025-02-2221 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyEND TIMES - and Current EventsDo the current events in the 2024 - 2025 news cycle point to End Times? Dr. Barnett issues two YouTube videos that seem to point in that direction!
Dr. John Barnett has been teaching the Word of God for 30+ years. Born and raised in Michigan, John has studied at Michigan State University, Bob Jones University (B.S., B.A., M.A., M. Div.), L'Abri Fellowship in Villars, Switzerland, & The Master's Seminary (faculty), Dallas Theological Seminary (D.Min).
https://youtu.be/O14Wh8Pxb4s?si=aDHiiC7lzZ8UeS0X
https://youtu.be/HGFBOggT7Go?si...
2025-02-2121 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyUnshackling GodYou may have heard Him referred to as "the God of the Jews". Let's look through history and understand that God is THE GOD of all nations. This podcast helps understand the role of the Jews in God's message. Let's unshackle the God of the Bible from the chains of our human limitations..
2025-02-2018 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyFrom Saul to Paul - Christian TransformationSaul became Paul through a dramatic conversion experience on the road to Damascus, as described in Acts 9. Saul was a zealous Pharisee who persecuted Christians, believing he was serving God by rooting out what he saw as a heretical sect.
Paul bridges the transition from the God of the Hebrews to the God of all.
2025-02-1919 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyEND TIMES - GEOGRAPHYUnderstanding the geography is key to understanding end times prophecy. This is eye opening, if not a bit unsettling.
2025-02-1819 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyHow God Saves The WorldGod is there when you need Him. He has been there all along. We track divine providence from Adam and Even all the way to Jesus showing how God saved the world.
2025-02-1728 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyActs Chapter 8 - The Early Church SpreadsIf you present the truth, it spreads by itself. It's interesting... truth cannot die. A lie eventually will destroy itself... the truth is eternal. The early church takes off when the truth of the gospel is revealed. It's not difficult to understand how the gospel message is still alive and growing. Truth prevails.
2025-02-1718 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyEND TIMES - ChatGPT's Best GuessWe asked ChatGPT to tell us based on its knowledge of current world events and its understanding of the Bible and commentary what it's best guess for how end times scenarios might play out. Strap in... it's a wild ride and for the faint of heart, it can be a bit unsettling.
It's OK... God's Got You. Just stay focused on Him. Remember when Peter walked on water (for those of you not reading your Bible, Peter did too walk on water!). When Peter turned away and started looking at the storms and the waves, he went...
2025-02-1535 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyWhy Valentine's DayI just wanted to know the origin of Valentine's Day, so I asked and answered. Happy Valentine's Day, y'all!
A Modern Valentine’s Dream
Inspired by Chaucer for our modern ears
Love takes time, yet life is brief,
A fleeting joy, a spark so sweet.
A mystery profound, both sharp and bright,
It lifts the heart, then fades from sight.
When love takes hold, it pulls me deep—
I float, I sink, I wake, I sleep.
I do not know love’s ways firsthand,
Nor how it mov...
2025-02-1408 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyCliff Notes - Stephens Speech Summarizes the Entire Bible!For people who have never read the bible or want to understand it before they start, read Stephen's speech in Acts 7. It is one of my favorites in the Bible for both its depth and its brevity. I've created two Bible Study you can retrieve here plus a reading plan that can be completed in about 30 days and would give you an amazing insight into the Bible.
Reading Plan Inspired by Stephen
Bible Study - Rejection and Reconciliation
Bible Study - I Do Believe - Help My Unbelief
2025-02-1316 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyGod is in Control - And Taking ActionThe bold action of Peter is matched with the direct response of God. The lesson in Faith is to act boldly. Boldness itself is an expression of faith. God responds with bold action to support your faith in Him
ACTS 5 Notes
2025-02-1314 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyWhy God Gave Us DogsEvery now and then, we like to take a break from our traditional podcasting and show you how scriptures play out in ordinary life. We hope you like this exclusive: Why God Gave Us Dogs.
Why God Gave us Dogs: Downloadhttps://50b.me/godgaveusdogs
2025-02-1107 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyTruth vs. PowerActs 4 is a clear example of how a movement routed in truth can topple even the mightiest. Two seemingly insignificant people (Peter and John) take on the established ruling and religious elite classes of their day and leave them dumbfounded with their own ignorance, hypocrisy, and inability to respond. Peter and John don't need rehearsed, orchestrated responses... they have the Holy Spirit, the Truth, at their back. Their arguments are persuasive, and they resonate with people who know the scripture as well as the ruling class. People know the truth. The Sadducees are caught between maintaining their political power...
2025-02-1119 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Beautiful GateAsk yourself how often we walk through the beautiful gate and don't see it for its beauty, awe, and majesty. We do it all the time!
Podcast Notes
As I prayed about that thought, I came up with this song.
Just a Normal Day (www.50b.me/JustANormalDay)
2025-02-1013 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyPentecost - Acts Chapter 2 - Reversing the Tower of BabelWow! A LOT going on in this chapter! Don't miss it. This must have been an amazing event. Luke's matter of factness combine with Peters amazing sermon. Hopefully, listening to the Podcast will get you to open Acts chapter 2 and read it for yourself.
Here's a bunch of notes I took will reading the chapter - NOTES
Available at: www.rabbitholes.faith
2025-02-0917 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyWhy Did Jesus Leave?He came, He saw, He conquered and then He left. It can leave you a little despondent until you begin to understand why. We explore that question of why he left before we jump into the next chapter of Acts.
2025-02-0820 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyBAPTISM - Acts 1 | Ushering in the Baptism of the Holy SpiritJohn 16:7-8 – The Spirit Will Convict the World
"Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment."
2025-02-0822 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyTracing The Remnant of FaithFaith gets you there! This concept did not just start at the New Testament. We discuss the remnant of Faith from the very beginning.
See https://www.rabbitholes.faith for the article associated with this podcast. It makes for a great bible study.
Article and Notes
2025-02-0613 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyGod's Covenant With DavidGod reveals the future of the Davidic line. This is the Gospel before the Gospels were even written!
2025-02-0415 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyDavid and Goliath - The Real StoryRemember that kid story about this meek little kid with a slingshot that killed this humungous giant? Well... not exactly : )
2025-02-0307 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyWhat Price for Youth, Beauty, Immortality?We've already established that you're willing to pay a lot for youth and beauty. We're just negotiating on price!
2025-02-0109 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyCan Good People Go To HellThis is a tough to listen to for some people. I was there too! I've always considered myself to be a good person... but that doesn't get you there!
2025-02-0110 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyRapture of BelieversWondering About the Rapture? So were we. : )
NOTE: This podcast considers the common understanding of the Rapture. The Rapture is biblical. WHEN the rapture occurs is subject to interpretation. This particular podcast suggests the common view that the Rapture of the church occurs before the tribulation period described in Revelation. I'm adding this note after about a year of deep dives into Rapture theology and my personal view is NOT that the church is magically removed. If you interested in my personal conviction on this, here it is:
https://www.rabbitholesandmeditations.com/the-rapture-that-didnt-happen/
2025-01-2812 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyWhat if I think I can fly - even if God says no.This short story, told by John Oswalt, BiblicalTraining.org (Isaiah Study), has resonated with me. I've included the original telling at the end of this commentary because nobody can tell the story the way Dr. Oswalt does.
2025-01-2809 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyCan God Hate?There's a line in Malachi that is unsettling. We dive deep into it's meaning... "Jacob I loved, and Esau I hated". Can God really hate?
2025-01-2615 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyHey ChatGPT - If You Were the Devil How Would You Stop Someone From Being SuccessfulThis is a bit of a diversion but worth listening to. I think it relates to everyone at some level. We asked ChatGPT: "If you were the Devil, how would you stop someone from being successful". The answers are not exactly mind blowing... That's the point! We're bombarded with demons everyday. The key is to shine a light on these tactics and be able to respond to them. That's what this podcast does!
2025-01-2533 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyCan Free Will Exist in a Sinless World?We often think that free will defines our ability to choose between good and evil, between life and death. What does it mean in a world where death is vanquished, where evil doesn't exist? Is there free will anymore?
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2025-01-2411 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyA.I. Needs God Fearing Humans To SurviveWe're all caught up in the Terminator-type ending where the machines take over. Delve into this fascinating conversation about why AI will never want to wipe out humanity.
2025-01-2413 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible Study"Will He" or "He Will" - Pray with ConvictionA subtle but profound shift in your thinking and how you pray can have a tremendous impact on your prayer. Do you pray with doubt? Do you always give God a way out: "Not my will, but yours...". I'm not saying this is wrong, but a subtle shift in your confidence and your faith in who God is and His ability to answer your prayer may change the way you pray. Along with this podcast, you can find a prayer guide for yourself or your prayer group to help you embrace this and go deeper.
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2025-01-2314 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark - 16 - Understanding What It All MeansSo you've made it to the end of Mark and you still have questions? Everybody does! This is the podcast for you. It will help you put it all together, in context and help you understand the weight and the gravity of what Jesus accomplished.
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2025-01-2135 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 15 - The Crucifixion of JesusMark 15 is almost like the cliff-notes version of Jesus's crucifixion. Don't worry; we fill in some of the details in this deep dive.
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2025-01-2022 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 14 - The Betrayal & Arrest of JesusMark 14 - Jesus is betrayed by Judas who leads his captors to the place where Jesus is praying to arrest him. We discover that even the best intentions of the disciples can't withstand the pressure of this moment and Jesus finds Himself alone to defend Himself.
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2025-01-2027 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 13 - The Temple of GodMark 13. Some things you may now know about the Jewish temple - then and now. Be prepared for some prophecy in this deep dive.
2025-01-1920 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 12 - The Parable of the TenantsThis chapter of Mark can take you deep into Christian understand. It helps to read the provided discussion... especially Psalm 110. The Parable of the Tenants, The Old Widow teaches us about Giving and we really only need two commandments!
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2025-01-1619 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 11 - Jesus Enters JerusalemMark Chapter 11 tells the story of Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem. We see the cleansing of the temple and the Fig Tree highlighting major themes of this chapter.
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2025-01-1411 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 10 - Through the Eye of the Needle and Servant Based LeadershipIn Mark 10, we begin to see the disciples' transformations and their relationship with Jesus. For the first time, Jesus refers to them as "children," indicating his deep affection for their growing relationship with Him and the Father. We are introduced to a very famous comment by Jesus: It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus also reflects on the ideas of servant-driven leadership.
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2025-01-1419 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 9 - The Kingdom of GodMark Chapter 9 is a profound, super-rich chapter. We take time to unpack it and shed some light on its deeper meaning and implications.
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2025-01-1326 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 8 - Take Up Your Cross - What does this mean?Mark 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Don't blow by this passage.
2025-01-1222 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 8 - Who do you say that I am?Feeding the thousands is done a second time and the disciples still don't get it! But they are coming around. How's your faith coming around? It's worth asking. And how would you answer: "Who do you say I am?"
2025-01-1122 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 7 - The HeartMark 7 Deals with outward action versus heart-felt motivation. This will challenge you and lead you to understand that transformation is a process. Faith is not a ritual or a feeling but a journey toward seeing and believing who God is.
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2025-01-1015 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 6 - Why Faith MattersMark 6 is rich in meaning and this podcast is a little longer, exploring and re-exploring some of the deeper meaning about faith.
- The fate of John the Baptist
- Jesus in his Home Town
- Sending out the Apostles
- Feeding the 5000
- Walking on Water
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2025-01-1040 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyA.I. BiasIn our podcast, we use AI a lot for research. If you are considering using AI, please listen to this message and understand that what you learn from AI requires discernment. You may be a little shocked at what you discover.
2025-01-0911 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 5 - Jesus reveals that he is GodMark 5 is a pivotal chapter. Jesus reveals his divinity openly and tells the man he just released the demons from (legion) to go tell everyone! Mark 5 provides a deeper understanding of faith and healing. Finally, Jesus shows his authority over death.
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2025-01-0917 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 4 - Calming the Storms - And Great Parables - The Sower, The Mustard Seed and the Lamp of LightJesus Calms the Storm - More evidence of his deity. Every chapter of Mark has proof that Jesus is God. Great Parables in this chapter.
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2025-01-0819 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 3- Jesus challenges the religious leadersIn the third chapter of Mark, we continue our theme of exposing Jesus as God and delve into the "unforgivable sin." We also see the selection of the 12 and family issues.
Mark 3 Discussion
2025-01-0718 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 2 - Jesus is GodAs you continue reading Mark, a challenge will arise. In every chapter, there is unequivocal proof that Jesus is God. Jesus is doing something that ONLY God can do.
Mark 2 Notes and Discussion
2025-01-0524 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark 1 - Jesus' Ministry BeginsJesus Ministry Begins - Mark 1 verses 14-45.
2025-01-0512 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMark Chapter 1 Verses 1-12Mark goes fast and you can miss a lot if you don't slow down. We are diving in Mark slow. Here is a discussion of the 1st 12 verses of Mark Chapter 1
2025-01-0416 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyMARK: Intro to Podcast Series for the Gospel of MarkWe are introducing a series that walks our listeners through the Gospel of Mark. We realize that our Podcasts can go down many rabbit holes and can be confusing to some. So, with this, we will attempt to maintain clarity and hopefully eliminate some confusion as you listen. Yes, we will still go down some rabbit holes but only to support what we are reading in Mark and give you some of the back story, context, and a deeper understanding. The Gospel of Mark is like the cliff-notes version of the Gospels, so we'll have many opportunities to dig...
2025-01-0405 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyIntro To Mark -We are walking through the Gospel of Mark. He's an overview of the Gospel of Mark before we jump in.
2025-01-0214 min2024-12-2503 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyA Future Christian's DilemmaChallenging your faith in the future when A.I. and Science can answer your prayers. Based on a thought experiment with A.I. that takes place not so far in the distant future. If I get enough interest, I can post the text of the original source material.
2024-12-2214 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Meaning of the CrossAs a new Christian, I had a hard time conflating what Jesus did on the cross with what he accomplished. Then, I started studying Paul more and digging into the unseen realm. (There's even a book by that name by Michael Heiser—totally worth reading!). My entire perspective and appreciation for Christ have changed dramatically as I began to grasp the spiritual battles and stop just focusing on my earthly challenges.
2024-12-2115 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyThe Spiritual Realm - Know Thine EnemyYou can't fight a battle if you don't know who or what you're fighting. This podcast illuminates your spiritual enemies so you can see where they came from and devise your battle plan from a position of clarity and strength.
2024-12-2114 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyWhen God Hands Us OverWhat happens when you choose to disconnect from God? God will not force your hand. What happens when God hands you over?
2024-12-2013 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyJoshua's GiantsI take the giants of the Old Testament quite literally. Doing so will help you gain a deeper understanding of the Bible and a richer understanding of your own personal challenges.
2024-12-1910 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyD&D - Bible Adventure Style - Using JoshuaWhy not reinvent a game like D&D so that it carries biblical narratives? Intriguing? Listen to this.
2024-12-1736 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyLOGOSWe read the first sentence in John, and if you're like me, we blow right over it... "In the beginning was the word." Until you discover the Greek word underneath: "Logos", it is tough to see what John is saying here. I like this concept: Before anything is created, a thought proceeds it. This implies a "thinker". John connects the thinker to the thought, to Jesus, and God, all in this one packed sentence!
2024-12-0615 minRabbit Holes & Meditations - Christian Bible StudyA Bible Movie ConceptSick of the effects that ignore the story? We conceive of a movie that is a big screen epic with an actual biblical grounding. How would you depict the moment where "God Wins"? I'm leaving it open ended. I have my own ideas.
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