Best Ben Chester Podcasts (2025)

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Rad Dads! - Zombie Paintball Churro 1:18:12

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Chris's friend Matt Kappler returns with the addition of Mike Phirman to have a fun dad chat about Halloween, whether or not to build up a movie you loved as a kid before you show it to your own kids, and what's up with Ms. Frizzle?? Plus, clunky billion-dollar ideas! AND stick around for a great bonus chat clip with Chris's 3-year-old daughter Dim…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Serving God’s Purpose In Your Generation - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:01:40

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Acts 13:41 Acts 13:13-52 Acts 13:36-41 Acts 13:42-47 Acts 13:48-52 You have one life, one generation, to fulfill your God-given purpose. If you do it well, one life is enough. I. Discover and Walk In God’s Purpose — Not Yours Romans 12:2 ...that by testing you may discern what is the will of God... Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he wi…

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Ked's Recruiting Roundup With Orlando Antigua 20:18

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Illinois men’s associate basketball coach Orlando Antigua joins us to discuss international recruiting, today’s challenges, and where he sees the program heading in the next few years.

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Riki Lindhome 1:20:47

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Riki Lindhome has been in such fancy titles as "Wednesday" and "Knives Out," as a writer/creator/comedian is one half of Garfunkle & Oates, co-star and co-creator of "Another Period" on Comedy Central, and recently released a comedy album called "No Worries If Not" as well as putting up her one person show "Dead Inside" at the Edinburgh Festival in…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: The Church That Changes The World - Pastor Will LoVellette 51:26

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“We somehow think the church is here for us; we forget that we are the church, and we’re here for the world.” -Erwin McManus “The Church right now has more fashion than passion, is more pathetic than prophetic, is more superficial than supernatural.” - Leonard Ravenhill Acts 13:1-13 Seven Marks of a World-Changing Church: 1. A church that is center…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: I Guess We Should Pray - Pastor Will LoVellette 49:57

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"One Song" Podcast Crossover w/ Diallo Riddle & Luxxury 1:26:37

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Crossing the streams with a great podcast called "One Song" with Diallo Riddle and Luxxury (aka Blake Robin)! A super fun discussion about music, technology, and a gentle nosalagic stroll down 1990s lane. One Song is available wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: When God Moves - Pastor Will LoVellette 48:34

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“A church can offer living and palpable proof that the gospel makes a real difference for real people living in the real world.” – Raymond C. Ortlund Jr. “I’ve never sat on the bench and said, ‘well I learned a lot today’”. -Deion Sanders When God Moves: 1. Barriers Fall (Acts 11:1–18) “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor fre…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Cornelius and the Missing Piece - Pastor Ben Hodges 50:46

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Acts 10:1-8 Cornelius was devout, generous, prayerful—but still missing something. Acts 10:9-23a Acts 10:23b-34 Cornelius’s prayers and alms rose like sweet incense before the Lord. Romans 10:14 Acts 10:34-43 Peter preaches to Cornelius and his household: - Jesus is Lord of all (v. 36). - He died on a cross (v. 39). - God raised Him from the dead (…

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Rad Dads! with Matthew Kappler 1:15:11

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Chris's friend Matt Kappler is a funny dude who works in advertising but today he's here to shoot the poop with Chris about being a dad! They both have kids around the same age and share stories about their respective parenthood journeys. Heartfelt tales and silliness ensue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Tabitha’s Good Work Outlasts Her - Pastor Ben Hodges 57:48

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Acts 9:32-35 32 Acts 9:36-43 36 Be visible, be bold: Peter did not hide in safe places. He walked “here and there” into towns, into homes. So must we—not for fame, but for purpose. Love well, serve well: Peter raised the weak and dead, we are called to raise the lowly. Seek out those ignored, marginalized. Let our hands do Grace’s work. Be prepared…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Biographies and Testimonies - Pastor Ben Hodges 51:29

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In the book of Acts, we see the Holy Spirit writing testimonies, not biographies. - A biography tells the story of your life, “Look what I did.” - A testimony tells the story of Jesus in your life, “Look what Jesus did.” 5 Testimony Questions 1. What were you like BC (before Jesus)? Acts 9:19-25a 2. How did you see Jesus then versus now? “…For some…

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Sam Richardson 1:17:54

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Sam Richardson (Veep, Detrioters, The Afterparty) is one of the quickest, funniest performers in the business! He returns to the podcast with some terrific insight on getting stuck in loops of preparation rather than actually completing goals. ALSO, his Michael McDonald impersonation is FLAWLESS. Have a listen!! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Identity Crisis - Pastor Adrianna Baker 39:00

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There are questions under the surface of every teen and even every human: • Do I matter? • Am I valuable? • Is there something bigger than the chaos, the pressure, the performance? Genesis 1:1–5 Before we figure out who we are, we need to know who God is. Because only the Creator gets to define the creation. Genesis 1:26–31 You Are Made in the Imag…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Divine Appointments and Divine Interruptions - Pastor Ben Hodges 48:32

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Divine Appointments (from Acts 8 story of Philip) The Holy Spirit Can Lead Your Life – a Spirit-led life is an amazing life. - Be on the lookout for ‘divine appointments.’ - Get a handle on the basic story of the Bible so you can share it. - Get comfortable with your own story, your testimony and be prepared to share it. - Encourage someone, then p…

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James Gunn 1:08:43

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I mean SURE we could discuss the massive success of Superman and return of the hilarious hit show Peacemaker or even some of the future plans for DC Studios (and we do), but we also have a great conversation about how to carry out a creative vision from start to finish and get the negative chatter in your brain out of the way in the process. PHEW! …

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Philip - The Waiter Turned Evangelist - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:00:55

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SERMON NOTES Acts 8:1-8 The Holy Spirit Moves the Church Outward. - After Stephen’s martyrdom, persecution scattered the believers. - What looked like defeat became mission fuel. “Now those who were scattered went about preaching the word” (v.4). - The Spirit used suffering to push the church beyond Jerusalem, just as Jesus said in Acts 1:8. - Some…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: From Tables to Testimony - Pastor Ben Hodges 50:52

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Acts 6–8 (ESV) This is a story of how God takes people who start in the quiet corners of ministry and moves them into places of far-reaching spiritual influence. - They didn’t begin by preaching to crowds—they began by serving bread to the overlooked. - If you want to be used greatly by God, be faithful where you are now. Don’t despise small beginn…

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Ana Gasteyer 2025 1:39:58

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The hilarious Ana Gasteyer is back on the show! The SNL alum and friend of Chris's talks through sketch writing, parenting, defining success in The Social Media Age, and fiddle camp! Her holiday album Sugar & Booze is available for streaming on all the platforms, and if you ever get a chance to see her live, you should! Find her tour dates at anaga…

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We're Going to Leno's Garage, & The Isle of Man TT 55:03

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The boys talk Bugattis, brainrot, and business trips to the Goodwood Festival of Speed.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Illinois' 26 Football Commit Davon Grant Reflects on Past Few Months 12:40

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In this episode, 2026 Illinois football commit Davon Grant dives into how the last few months have unfolded since his commitment to the Illini. Grant also opens up about his strong relationship with wide receivers coach Justin Stepp and how the Illini coaching staff operates under Bret Bielema’s leadership.…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: People Like Us - Pastor Ben Hodges 55:00

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Acts 5:33-42 Expect Resistance :: Faithful ministry draws resistance. The apostles are imprisoned twice in this chapter (vv. 18, 26), threatened (v.28), and flogged (v.40). Ministry is not safe or convenient—it’s a spiritual battleground. Suffering is a Badge of Honor :: Instead of shrinking in fear, they rejoice that they are counted worthy to suf…

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The Woman at the Well - Pastor Abdalla Khoury 53:39

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A special sermon from Pastor Abdalla Khoury from Israel. He speaks from John 4 about the story of the woman at the well.

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Tony Hale 1:28:52

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Mr. Tony Hale (Arrested Development, Veep, Inside Out 2) is a FANTASTIC guest who not only is a lifelong overthinker but has really great insight and advice for those gifted with a surplus of thoughts, ESPECIALLY in the middle of the night when the "what ifs" start poking at ya! His new film "Sketch" is in theaters August 6th and he cohosts the Ext…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Trouble From Within - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:01:06

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Two forces repeatedly threatened the early church: Persecution: opposition from outside the group, often a power struggle, integrity problem, or financial. Pollution: opposition from within the group, often a power struggle, integrity problem, or financial. The way forward is the same in both instances: prayerful, bold, faithful leadership of self …

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Overcoming the Coming Pressure - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:04:13

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Acts 4:1-4 From Acts 4 forward, there will be growing tension and conflict in the life of the early church… tension and conflict is not foreign to a healthy church. Acts 4:5-12 Notice: It was not their kindness or serving that was the problem. It was preaching in the name of Jesus. - Christianity is inclusive. - Christianity is exclusive. Acts 4:13…

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Tom Lennon and Guitars! 53:25

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The podcast just wouldn't be the podcast without Tom Lennon! OF COURSE you know Tom from Reno 911, The State, @midnight, the first ever episode of this very podcast, and a million movies that he's acted in and/or written...but he is ALSO quite the guitar wizard. At Chris's request, Tom brought one of his fancy guitars to give Chris a couple of poin…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: You Can't Give What You Don't Have - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:04:16

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1. What I do have I give to you. Acts 3:1–10 Peter and John have a habit of going to prayer. The lame man sits at the Beautiful Gate, but his life is anything but beautiful. When Peter heals him in the name of Jesus, it’s not just a miracle—it’s a sign pointing back to what was promised in Acts 2:17–21, “Your sons and daughters will prophesy... sig…

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Words That Build - Pastor Kate Bush 55:46

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Sermon Title: Words That Build James 3:1–10 1. WHAT WORDS ARE YOU SPEAKING TO YOURSELF? Your internal dialogue shapes how you see God, others, and yourself. Proverbs 4:23 Sometimes the most dangerous voice isn’t someone else’s—it’s your own when it’s out of alignment with God. 2. WHOSE WORDS ARE YOU LETTING SPEAK INTO YOUR LIFE? Look at their life……

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Sparks Returns! 1:17:03

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It's Sparks! The Band!! Russell and Ron Mael are back on the podcast to talk about their new album, "Mad!" (available now), going out on their big world tour, and how it's possible to overthink things and STILL just move forward anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Behold He Comes - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:08:54

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Acts 1:6-11 Jesus never breaks a promise. - “I will build my church.” Matthew 16:13 - “I will rise again.” Luke 18:31-33 - “I will come back to you.” John 14:1-3 His promises are for anyone who will listen, anyone who will follow. - Not just theologians and scholars or super-Christians. - For everyone who longs for hope, a better world, justice, fa…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Father's Day - Pastor Ben Hodges 59:34

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Acts 2:41-47 Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. - to God’s Word It is truth that transforms your life. Knowledge did not ‘awe’ them, changed lives did. - to community / strong and active relationships Real fellowship is always inconvenient. It takes commitment an…

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Ben Schwartz 1:28:23

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It’s the first episode of a new era! And what better way to start than with the hilarious and wonderful Ben Schwartz (Sonic the Hedgehog, Parks and Rec, The Afterparty) discussing improv and how you don’t have TIME to overthink it. Find Ben's live show dates at rejectedjokes.com! Oh, and PS, the pre-show intro on this ep is probably a weeeeeee long…

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Hello? Hello? Is this thing on?? 26:02

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Aaaaaaaaand we’re back!! PHEW! That was a quick three years! Chris starts this new podcast chapter with a minisode that explains the decision to hit the pause button and focus on being a dad after the birth of his daughter in 2022, why he wanted to come back now, and what to expect with the new show. I mean, it’s pretty much like the old show, but …

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Pentecost is for Families - Pastor Ben Hodges 56:16

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Acts 2:14-21 The Holy Spirit is for a gift for everyone in the family. - Holy Spirit doesn’t skip over the little ones, God includes the little ones in His plans. - Do not wait for your kids to grow up before you prioritize their encounter with the living God. - Your job is to prepare the soil of their hearts to receive His Spirit now. Acts 2:22-36…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Pentecost - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:00:11

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Acts 2:1-15 Acts 2 begins, “When the day of Pentecost had fully come…” - Feast of Weeks, or Shavuot, a festival commanded in Leviticus 23, celebrated 50 days after Passover. - It marked the wheat harvest—a thanksgiving for God’s provision—and it commemorated the giving of the Law at Sinai. - Jews from every nation under heaven gathered in Jerusalem…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: It Begins With Obedience - Pastor Ben Hodges 52:46

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WHO: Luke wrote both the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts - the beloved physician (Colossians 4:14) - a fellow laborer (Philemon 1:24) - with Paul in his last days (2 Timothy 4:11) ‘We’ and ‘they’ passages in Acts show that Luke joined Paul in Troas (acts 16:10-11), remained at Philippi (Acts 17:1), joined Paul again as Paul went back to Troas (…

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Unstoppable: The Book of Acts: Unstoppable Mom - Pastor Ben Hodges 46:58

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Acts 1:1-5 1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking …

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His Last Days: Grace That Sends - Pastor Will LoVellette 52:42

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1. Same Boat – New Ears. 2. Obey First – Understand Later. 3. Come And Eat – Continuous Intimacy 4. Real Love For Jesus -– Requires Action 5. Following Jesus Costs You Something – But It’s Worth It

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His Last Days: After The Resurrection - Pastor Ben Hodges 54:26

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Luke 24:13-16 You can be physically alive and spiritually aloof. Jesus is right there. They see Him but they do not ‘see’ him.’ Luke 24:27 How did Jesus Teach the Bible? - There is morality in the Bible, but it is not primarily about morality. - There is religion and tradition and history, but it is not primarily about the culture of the time. - Th…

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His Last Week: The Resurrection - Pastor Ben Hodges 48:47

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If Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, Christianity crumbles. If He did, it changes everything. - Jesus really died. No one survives Roman crucifixion. - The grave was secure. Pilate posted Roman guards at the tomb to prevent tampering. - The body was missing. An empty tomb, with folded laundry, demands explanation. - Hundreds saw Him alive. Twenty ye…

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His Last Week: Betrayal and Death - Pastor Ben Hodges 50:37

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Ben talks us through Luke 22:31-71.

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His Last Week: Communion and Competition - Pastor Will LoVellette 50:15

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1. Preparation – Introduction : Luke 1-2 2. Preaching—Jesus and His mission : Luke 3-9 3. Parables—Journey to Jerusalem : Luke 10-19. 4. Passion—Jesus’s final week in Jerusalem : Luke 20-24 Jesus Christ came to SAVE (Luke 19:10). BIBLE: B - Boldness in Christ I - Identity in Christ B - Brotherhood in Unity L - Leadership through Service E - Enduran…

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His Last Week: The Temple Falls - Pastor Ben Hodges 50:21

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Luke 20:1-2 Authority of Jesus vs All Other Authority Luke 20:14-19 Temple Worship (heart) Has Fallen Apart 1. Chief Priest and Scribes attempt to pit Jesus against Rome to get rid of Him (Luke 20:20-26). 2. The Sadducees act in bad faith by asking about the resurrection from the dead while they do not believe in the resurrection (Luke 20:27-44). 3…

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His Last Week: Jesus Cleanses The Temple - Pastor Ben Hodges 51:50

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Luke 19:45-48 Luke 20:1-8 The Temple Cleansed Because of … Love, pure and undefiled love. James 1:27 Love of a Holy God is priority 1 in a cleansed temple. - Thieves should not feel comfortable in the presence of a holy God. - The disordered temple is cleansed to make it a place where the truth is not in competition with anything else. - Goal: For …

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His Last Week: The King Enters - Pastor Ben Hodges 36:26

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Luke 19:28–34 2 Time of year: Passover Location: Mount of Olives Bethpage / Bethany Jerusalem Temple 1. Jesus Christ is Lord! 2. Jesus Christ is King! 3. Jesus Christ is Savior!

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Billionaire Car Shows and Raising Cane's 51:16

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The concours season is in full swing, and the boys have been very busy, all three returning with wild stories. Ben drops some concours intel, and Antonio asks viewer questions.By Antonio Melegari, Ben Chester, and Sean O'Donnell (ABS)

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 9: The Purpose of Money - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:05:08

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Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance for their children’s children. God’s Purposes for Money :: Money is a tool. Proverbs 3:5-10 1. A tool to shape my heart. 2. A tool to bring me joy as I meet the basic needs of my family. 3. A tool to bless me with some of my wants. 4. A tool to allow me to give generously and cheerfully. 5. A tool gro…

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 8: Wisdom on Hurt and Disappointments - Pastor Ben Hodges 1:02:05

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How do you emotionally heal from a hurt? The Hurt Cycle 1. Experience hurt 2. Interpret what happened 3. Respond 3 Responses in Proverbs 1. Evil - justify hurting others out of your hurt; scorched earth. 2. Foolish – ignore, blame shift, excuse make, deferred life maintenance until pain is gone 3. Wise – seeks God and wise counsel to interpret the …

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Walking in Wisdom: Part 7: The Tongue - Life and Death in Our Words - Pastor Will LoVellette 50:02

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Your Tongue Is A Weapon—Use It Wisely