Using the letter to the angel of the church at Ephesus in Revelation, I discuss why simply telling the world what we hate or are against is not what Christ had in mind for his church. If we don't show love in place of hatred, we will never be e

My Testimony

Jul 25th, 2023 41m 52s

Join me as I share my testimony of where I came from and where Christ has led me to. This episode touches on themes such as suicide, depression, drug abuse, physical abuse, and other similar themes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcast

Your Testimony

Jul 18th, 2023 26m 45s

Everyone has a story to tell, and it is extremely important that we tell it. Your testimony has power and there are people who are in the midst of struggles that need to know they're not alone and there's hope on the other side.--- Support

Peacemakers, Not Just Peacekeepers

Sep 17th, 2022 22m 47s

Being a peacemaker means bringing the kingdom of God to the world even the people we don't agree with. This is essential to bringing the Kingdom.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/support

Pure in Heart

Sep 10th, 2022 30m 13s

Being pure in heart is about more than just not being tainted by sin. It is also about being resolutely committed to following Christ and ushering in the Kingdom of God.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly

The Silence and Love(s) of God

Jul 15th, 2022 19m 26s

How 3 Hebrew words for love ryah, ahava, and dod explain our relationship with God and eachother and how they bring hope when we can't "feel" his presence.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/support

Light in the Darkness?

Jul 6th, 2022 25m 37s

How can we answer Jesus' call to be a light in the darkness when we completely avoid dark places? How depression and anxiety have been ostracized from the church in favor of perpetual smiles. The Bible leaves room for these emotions via Lamenta

Bonus

Special Podcast With My 7 Year Old Son

Jul 2nd, 2022 15m 53s

My son tells the story of Joseph and recites and explains the fruits of The Spirit and how they are acquired. We hope you enjoy it!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/support

Worst Vacation/Best Lent

Jul 1st, 2022 17m 14s

What being seriously ill taught me about reliance on God and how quickly I forgot the lesson.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/support

Living Water

Mar 31st, 2022 13m 17s

Adventures in Bible study. Being amazed at how well Jesus fulfills the old testament and how God's truth transcends the ages--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/support

Fasting/Feasting

Mar 24th, 2022 14m 57s

How lent has taught me that giving up does not mean doing without. Sometimes the fast truly is the feast in and of itself--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/support

Lord Have Mercy (And So Should You)

Mar 17th, 2022 37m 57s

Blessed are the merciful. Exchange your resentments for the peace that surpasses all understanding. Hold fast to that peace and let go of the burdens.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/support

Everyday Saints

Jan 26th, 2022 19m 13s

There are people on this Earth that teach us through their example what God is like and how he relates to us. A story of how my Grandma taught me who God is.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/suppo

Inheritance

Jan 19th, 2022 9m 33s

Two heiresses, one shamed, the other praised yet both called heiresses because of their being children of their father. This is like us being joint heirs with Christ--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-god

Exiting Eden

Dec 5th, 2021 24m 20s

When we chose sin and were banished from Eden God left paradise to follow the Israelites. When Israel doubted and had to wait to enter the promised land, God wandered in the wilderness with them. No matter where we may find ourselves God is alw

Something Like A Grief Observed

Oct 27th, 2021 20m 27s

A vulnerable honest talk about the loss of my grandmothers and how Jesus, family, and friends have brought peace to my sorrow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/oddly-godly/support

You Are What You Eat

Oct 24th, 2021 47m 10s

There's a reason the same band that has a song called "Sympathy for the Devil" also has a song called "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", true satisfaction can only come from Christ. Our spirits yearn and hunger for him alone but sometimes we cons

Religion And Politics

Sep 5th, 2021 1h 27m

Growing up I always heard "Don't discuss religion or politics." Now I think we've come to take this to heart so much that the two have become inseparable. We have pastors refusing congregants wearing masks and whole denominations splitting in h

The Problem Of Evil

Aug 28th, 2021 1h 7m

I'm back! Sorry for the delay I've had so much going on lately. Is there purpose for our pain? Did God create evil? Why doesn't he do anything to stop it? I weigh in on one of the most debated topics of Christianity and hopefully bring somethin

Saving F.A.C.E.

Jul 24th, 2021 30m 17s

When we try to hold on to our fears, attachments, control, and entitlement we can't reach out to God the fulfiller of all of our true desires. We accept the counterfeit over the real thing --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif

Good Mourning

Jul 21st, 2021 44m 40s

Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted. Why is it blessed to mourn and when will we be comforted? What proper mourning is and why we can't take it lightly (or too extreme). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti

Thinking In Spanish

Jul 12th, 2021 19m 30s

The parables are the description of the Kingdom of God and the "Sermon On The Mount" is the language and the customs of the kingdom. It should be our native tongue so are we letting it guide our thoughts? Or is our accent giving us away as not

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

Jul 11th, 2021 53m 25s

The first episode in the sermon series on "The Sermon On The Mount" about the most important first step into the Kingdom of God. What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Why does the sermon open this way? Join me as I unpack this verse to unders

Stick Figures And Salvation

Jun 26th, 2021 12m 22s

An analogy drawn (literally) from my life to add to the "Weeds And The Dragnet" sermon as well as more info on my upcoming sermon series on "The Sermon On The Mount" in Matthew chapters 5-7--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif

The Weeds And The Net

Jun 26th, 2021 31m 30s

We can't judge the "lost" from the "saints" based on our incomplete evidence of their lives. We can't tell the "wheat from the weeds" this side of eternity. Even the best most wonderful fruit if eaten before it is ripe will leave a bad taste in