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!
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77 episodes since 2019
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...
September 16, 2024
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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...
September 09, 2024
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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...
September 02, 2024
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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!...
July 15, 2024
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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...
July 08, 2024
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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...
July 01, 2024
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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...
June 24, 2024
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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...
June 17, 2024
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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...
June 10, 2024
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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...
June 03, 2024
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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?...
May 27, 2024
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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?
May 20, 2024
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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...
May 13, 2024
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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...
May 06, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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25:57
5.9 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 8) with Edwin Crozier
"Judge not, that you be not judged" (Matthew 7:1). Edwin Crozier joins us again in this episode as we discuss judgment, hypocrisy, Jesus' instructions in Matthew 7.FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY:
April 29, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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32:44
5.8 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 7) with Edwin Crozier
"If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it" (John 14:14). Edwin Crozier joins us in this episode as we discuss Jesus' teaching regarding faithful prayer.FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: h...
April 22, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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30:04
5.7 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 6)
"It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35). As Paul says farewell to the Ephesian elders, he ends with a reminder of Jesus' teaching about the blessedness of giving. How can we better understand this concept and its importance fo...
April 15, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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23:28
5.6 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 5)
"Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Matthew 5:28). This and the verses that follow is are one of the most challenging teachings we find in the Sermon on the Mount. What is Je...
April 09, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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24:56
5.5 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 4)
"Do not resist the one who is evil" (Matthew 5:39). In a culture where we are encouraged to "fight for our rights," this instruction from Jesus is truly counter-cultural. How are we to understand this command in its context and in our lives tod...
April 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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22:44
5.4 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 3)
"Go, sell all you have, give to the poor, and come follow me" (Mark 10:21). When Jesus said this to a rich young man, why did he go away in sorrow? What should we learn from Jesus' statement here?
March 25, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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23:12
5.3 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 2)
"I desire mercy and not sacrifice" (Matthew 9:13). Why did Jesus quote the prophet Hosea in this context? What can we learn about what Jesus wants of us? Join us as we discuss these questions and more!FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY:
March 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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21:53
5.2 - Did Jesus Really SAY THAT? (Part 1)
"First go and reconcile..." (Matthew 5:23). What did Jesus mean when he gave this instruction? What did this indicate about Jesus' priorities? Join us as we discuss these questions and more!...
March 11, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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22:18
5.1 - Introduction: Did Jesus Really...?
Welcome to Season 5!In this episode, we introduce our new theme, "Did Jesus Really...?" Join us as we discuss why understanding the life and teaching of Jesus is important and helpful for us as Christians!
March 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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19:18
4.16 - Disciples & the Church
In the final episode of season 4, we dig deeper into how being a disciple affects our relationships with other Christians. If we follow Christ, what is our responsibility to others who do the same? Join us as we conclude "21st Century Disciples...
February 26, 2024
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27:52
4.15 - Disciples & the Family, Part 3: Kids
This episode is 3 of 3 on the topic of discipleship in the context of family.Today, we talk to the kids! We've prepared today's discussion especially for kids generally ages 6-12, but we pray it will be helpful for everyone in the home as w...
February 19, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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24:53