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
86 episodes
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
5.15 - Did Jesus Really DO THAT? (Part 4)
Did Jesus really set a child before his disciples?Several times in his ministry, Jesus used children as an object lesson for his disciples. In this episode, we consider what he was teaching his disciples and how that informs our understandi...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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21:06
5.14 - Did Jesus Really DO THAT? (Part 3)
Did Jesus really break the Sabbath?In Luke 6 and Matthew 12, Jesus' opponents accuse him and his disciples of violating Sabbath law. How Jesus responds to these accusations can help us understand the character of God and how that influences...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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25:19
5.13 - Did Jesus Really DO THAT? (Part 2)
Did Jesus really curse a fig tree?Found in the same context as cleansing the temple, this account of Jesus causing a fig tree to wither and die is one that often garners questions. What is the purpose of Jesus' response to the tree?...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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24:23
5.12 - Did Jesus Really DO THAT? (Part 1)
Did Jesus really drive people out of the Temple?This event recorded in all four gospels gets our attention. Why would Jesus drive people out of the Temple? What are we supposed to learn and understand when reading these accounts?
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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22:18
5.11 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 10)
"What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate" (Matthew 19:6). While we cannot cover the entire discussion surrounding divorce in a single podcast episode, we want to use our time today to consider the main point of Jesus' teach...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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26:45
5.10 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 9)
"But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you" (Matthew 6:17-18). Should we take Jesus' words here to...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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25:57