STAND STRONG
God’s Word offers encouragement that fuels our faith and deepens our trust in Jesus. In this weekly podcast, Paul and Noah open the Bible in search of practical principles for standing strong. Let’s dig in!
Episodes
94 episodes
7.4 - James 2, Seeing God
We continue our Journey Through James as we enter chapter 2, again asking the question "What can we learn about God?"
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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22:55
7.3 - James 1, No More Than Four
In this episode, Paul and Noah each bring for discussion two high-impact points from James 1. James' straightforward, in-your-face teaching challenges us to make practical application in our lives!
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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23:38
7.2 - James 1, Seeing Ourselves
Having studied James 1 for the purpose of better understanding God, we now turn our attention to better understand the part we have to play. How does James' writing apply to us in our lives? Join us as we continue the journey through James!
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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24:47
7.1 - James 1, Seeing God
Welcome to Season 7: Journey Through James!In this episode, we begin our journey by digging through James 1 for what we can learn and know about God. James' practical instruction and encouragement is rooted in the person of God – how does t...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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21:45
6.17 - The Proverbs 31 Woman
The words of King Lemuel's mother ring out across the millennia: "An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels." In this episode, we unpack the description of the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31.
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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27:50
6.16 - The Why of Choosing Friends
Proverbs offers wisdom regarding companionship for all ages and all times. Join us as we discuss the impact of our friends and things we ought to consider when choosing our companions.
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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26:24
6.15 - Hate What the Lord Hates
When the Proverbs tell us that God hates something or finds it detestable, it is worth pausing to consider why. As we learn more about God and his nature, we will better understand how we are called to love what he loves and hate what he hates....
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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28:45
6.14 - The Allure of Alcohol
Generations upon generations have noted and commented on the allure of alcohol. Join us as we look to the wisdom of the Proverbs to consider what is so enticing about alcohol and what warnings we should keep in mind.
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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28:54
6.13 - Principles of Parenting, Part 2
In this episode, we continue last week's discussion on parenting, getting into some of the practical issues of instruction, obedience, and correction. Join us as we look to the proverbs for God's insight into practical parenting issues.
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Season 6
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Episode 13
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27:16
6.12 - Principles of Parenting, Part 1
The Proverbs offer a multitude of wisdom regarding the purpose, value, and practical effects of parenting. In this episode, we discuss the role of wisdom in parenting as well as the importance of having the right perspective toward parenting.
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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22:48
6.11 - First Things First, Part 2
Join us as we continue last week's discussion on the fear of the Lord with a particular focus on what this fear can and should produce in our minds, our hearts, and our lives.
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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23:54
6.10 - First Things First, Part 1
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge..." In our pursuit of true knowledge and wisdom, the Proverbs are clear we need to start from and build upon the fear of the Lord – but what is the fear of the Lord? And how does that help us ...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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23:34
6.9 - Blind Spots
Like cars, people have blind spots. Join us today as we discuss what the Proverbs has to teach us about what causes our blind spots and some of the best ways we can grow in this area!
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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26:51
6.8 - Counsel for Couch Potatoes
Proverbs has a lot to say about laziness. However, it doesn't just talk about the stereotypical "lazy bum," and instead it challenges us to consider what it means to be truly diligent. Join us as we discuss what counsel the Proverbs can offer t...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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27:57
6.7 - Me, My Money, and My Master
Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, "You cannot serve God and money." The book of Proverbs has a multitude of wisdom on proper attitudes about money and our relationship to it. In today's episode, we consider warnings about the danger of wealth as well...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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30:10
6.6 - Don't Be That Gal
The Proverbs contain counsel that reminds women that wisdom and discretion are of more value than beauty. Join us in this episode as we consider some of the warnings and encouragements that women can find in the wisdom literature.FILL O...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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26:36
6.5 - Don't Be That Guy
"My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your hear to my understanding..." So begins the section of Proverbs 5-7 wherein the writer gravely warns the reader regarding the temptation to foolishness and sexual immorality. In this episode, we t...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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28:48
6.4 - Nobody's Perfect
While the Proverbs often speak about our speech, James writes in 3:2, "If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body." Indeed, controlling our speech is an act of self-discipline. Join us as we d...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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27:20
6.3 - The Green Giant
In a culture that thrives on lifestyle comparison, Christians must be wary of being mastered by the green giant of envy. Join us as we look at the wisdom that James and the Proverbs have to offer regarding the dangers of (and the antidote to) e...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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24:53
6.2 - I'm Mad and I Don't Know Why
Welcome back to the Proverbs Project!Anger and wrath are consistently warned against in the book of Proverbs. However, when we find ourselves angry, we often also find ourselves at a loss about why we are angry. Join us in this episode as w...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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23:09
6.1 - Introduction: The Proverbs Project
Welcome to Season 6!Before we take short break, we introduce our new theme which will focus on drawing practical application from God's wisdom literature.Be sure to tune back in on Septemeber 2 as we begin this journey together!...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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17:20
5.19 - Did Jesus Really DO THAT? (Part 8)
Did Jesus really get baptized?When Jesus comes to John to be baptized, his response is "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" This is likely similar to our initial response to Jesus' baptism – why is the perfect and blameles...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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25:30
5.18 - Did Jesus Really DO THAT? (Part 7)
Did Jesus really turn water to wine?In John 2, we are told about "the first" of Jesus' signs which took place at a wedding in Cana. While this passage is often surrounded by secondary discussions, in this episode, we want to get to heart of...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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22:09
5.17 - Did Jesus Really DO THAT? (Part 6)
Did Jesus really walk on water?This is most likely the most well-known and widely-recognized of Jesus' miracles and a clear sign of Jesus' divinity. But how does Jesus' miracle and Peter's interaction affect our understanding of faith and c...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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23:58
5.16 - Did Jesus Really DO THAT? (Part 5)
Did Jesus really spit in a man's eyes?In Mark 8, we find a miracle that we find strange on multiple levels. First, Jesus spits on the man's eyes to heal him, which is unusual. Then, it doesn't seem to work completely, which is singular amon...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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24:19