
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
108 episodes
8.3 - The Hope of His Calling
Before the Apostle Paul admonishes his readers to "walk worthy of the calling," he prays that they understand the hope of their calling and the God who offers this hope. In this episode, Paul and Noah spend time unpacking Paul's prayer in Ephes...
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27:12

8.2 - Blessings in Christ
The Apostle Paul opens his letter to the Ephesians with a section of praise toward God as he reflects on what the Father, the Son, and the Spirit have done on our behalf. Join us in this episode as we discuss the blessings we have in Christ and...
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27:26

8.1 - Calling & Conduct, Introduction
Welcome to Season 8: Calling & Conduct!In this episode, Paul and Noah briefly discuss their plan to work through the letter to the Ephesians while considering the specifics of Paul's teaching as well as how that teaching impacts us toda...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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14:57

7.15 - James 5, No More Than Four
As we conclude our Journey Through James, we spend time considering the consistent truth of God's Word and wrestle with verses which are difficult to understand.
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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27:20

7.14 - James 5, Seeing Ourselves
In this episode, Paul and Noah discuss some of the applications we can make from James' final admonitions to his readers.
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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23:17

7.13 - James 5, Seeing God
Reading James 5 reveals a God of faithfulness, compassion, and justice. Join us as we dive into the final chapter of James!
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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20:52

7.12 - James 4, No More Than Four
Join Paul and Noah as they discuss practical applications from James 4, including the dangers of being friends with the world and the importance of humbly removing sin from our lives.
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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22:25

7.11 - James 4, Seeing Ourselves
James 4 begins with an intensely pointed question: "What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you?" What follows is a section of Scripture that clearly illustrates the importance of having a humble heart.
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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22:11

7.10 - James 4, Seeing God
The pages of James 4 are full of ways we can learn about God and his character! Join Paul and Noah as they discuss God's dealings with the humble.
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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23:23

7.9 - James 3, No More Than Four
In this episode, Paul and Noah spend time discussing some of the most important applications from James 3.
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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23:17

7.8 - James 3, Seeing Ourselves
James' sober teaching regarding the power of the tongue offers a lot of application for us as we journey through James!
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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21:22

7.7 - James 3, Seeing God
Join us in James 3 as we consider what this chapter reveals about God.
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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17:32

7.6 - James 2, No More Than Four
In this episode, Paul and Noah spend time on some important phrases in James 2: "The honorable name by which were called" "Judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy" "You believe that God is one"
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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24:36

7.5 - James 2, Seeing Ourselves
James 2 is one of the most application-heavy sections of this epistle. What can 21st century Christians learn from 1st century problems? The answer is largely found in two words: "Love" and "Faith."
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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26:18

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
