Best David Demars Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 282- An Interview with Nathan Ward- Cohost of The Pret-Souls Study Group 1:04:43

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Merry Christmas Burros of Berea listeners! This conversation with Nathan Ward is one of the most heartfelt and grounded testimonies ever shared on The Burros of Berea. What begins as a friendly introduction quickly unfolds into a deeply moving story centered on legacy, faith, and the quiet power of lived Christianity. Nathan’s reflections on his gr…

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Episode 281- Let's Talk Christmas Movies with Gary DeMar- 2025 Edition 58:26

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Merry Christmas!!! After having so much fun last year, I am joined once again by my good friend and mentor Gary DeMar for our second annual Christmas movie conversation. What began as a simple holiday movie list quickly turned into a deep exploration of film history, wartime culture, hidden biblical themes in classic cinema, and several forgotten a…

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Episode 280- An Interview with Cameron and Toni Driver- Sing Unto Him a New Song 43:49

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Hey Burros of Berea listeners! Have I got a treat for you today! Cameron and Toni Driver sat down with me to talk about the exciting music that Toni has been making with the use of AI song generation tools. After years of being a Southern Baptist and taught Dispensationalism most of her life, she heard the news that Jesus Christ fulfilled his promi…

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Episode 279- In Memoriam: Re-Release of Glenn Hill's Testimony 59:41

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On Monday, December 1st, 2025, our friend Glenn Hill went home to be with the Lord. Today we are re-releasing his testimony episode to honor his memory and to do what he always wanted to do, tell people about Jesus Christ. There are people you meet in this life who leave a quiet, unmistakable mark on your soul. Glenn Hill was one of those people fo…

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Episode 278- My Interview w/ TBN Contributor and Author, David A. Holland 1:08:40

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I sit down with author and teacher David A. Holland, whose devotional Praying Grace has now reached hundreds of thousands of readers. Many of you discovered him through his appearance in TBN’s Praise on the Revelation in the Past? episode and YouTube video as well as the God With Us documentary, and this conversation goes even deeper. David opens u…

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Episode 277- Rick and Elaine Ray Clark Discuss Genesis 44:27

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Elaine Ray Clark joins Rick Welch to share her unique view of Genesis and how it overlays the rest of scripture. If you'd like to support this podcast or gain access to exclusive content and videos, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea Thanks for listening!

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Episode 276- An Interview with Theologian and Author, Michael Bull 1:18:10

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G'day Mates! I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did! Michael Bull is an Australian author, theologian, and graphic designer based in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney. He is the creator and editor of The Bible Matrix, a project exploring the literary and structural “DNA” of Scripture through chiastic and typological patterns that he belie…

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Episode 275- I Lost 100lbs with MarChessa Taylor 1:05:38

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Rick Welch sits down with his Holistic Nutritional Life Coach, MarChessa Taylor to discuss his weight loss journey, how he's down over 100 lbs after a year and a half, and how learning about nutrition, health and wellness, as well as discussing our faith in practice was crucial to his success. To learn more about MarChessa Taylor, please visit her …

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Episode 274-Kirk B. R. Woller Interview- The Man Behind Gaius- The Chosen 1:02:29

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For any fans of the global phenomenon series, The Chosen, this episode will be a treat for you! I sit down with Kirk B. R. Woller, the actor who portrays, Gaius, the Roman centurion. Kirk is a classically trained American actor whose career spans more than three decades and over 170 film and television credits. Known for his roles in Minority Repor…

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Episode 273- Introducing The Pret-Souls 1:18:13

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Rick Welch and Rick Carter joined up with Judson Noel, Casey Lynch, Nathan Ward, and Dan Shirk for a Wednesday Night Men's Group this past summer. Little did we all know that it would develop into a podcast of its very own titled, The Pret-Souls. We are a little bit salty, a little bit fluffy, and definitely a little twisted. This was our first eve…

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Episode 272- An Interview with Gary DeMar and the Three Question Controversy 1:02:14

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I had the opportunity to sit down with the president of American Vision, Gary DeMar to discuss what he's been doing lately. He gets into the three question controversy as well as the difficulties of people trying to get him excommunicated out of his own church. If you'd like to gain access to our exclusive content and videos, please become a subscr…

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Episode 271- Testimonies- Elaine Ray Clark- You Can't Keep a Faithful Woman Down 1:01:07

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Our guest this week is Elaine Ray Clark. Born in England, and now living in Spain, Elaine shares her testimony of faith in Jesus Christ. After being in the Jehovah's Witnesses for more than two decades, she discusses how God brought her out and into a relationship with Him. If you'd like to hear extra content that Elaine and I have done in video, p…

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Episode 270- An Interview with Darren Doane 58:22

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Rick Welch sits down with filmmaker and documentarian, Darren Doane. Darren Doane is a renegade filmmaker known for blending punk energy with bold storytelling. He began his career directing iconic music videos in the 1990s, working with bands like Blink 182, and went on to create feature films and documentaries that dive into faith, philosophy, an…

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Episode 269- Studio Session Finale- Part 2- A Final Goodbye... 1:49:59

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Well...the time has finally come! This is our last episode of the cast in Giraffe Studio. After the departure of Sarita Edgerton and Ralph Hicks last week, Rick Welch sits down with Billy Kimzey, Cherrie Lewis, Tiziana Severse, and Rick Carter to say goodbye and talk about where we've been, where we are, and where we're headed. Thanks to all of our…

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Episode 268- Studio Session Finale- Part 1 1:21:03

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Well... the time has come for The Burros of Berea Podcast studio sessions to come to an end. After nearly 5 years of meeting bi-weekly in Giraffe Studio, the cast have all made significant and positive changes in their lives. Ralph Hicks moved, changed jobs, and is taking care of his wife and family. Sarita Edgerton is now a politician for the Stat…

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Episode 267- Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing w/ Michael Miano- Part 2 1:08:52

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We continue our discussion about community and the Church with Pastor Michael Miano of Blue Point Bible Church. If you'd like to gain access to our exclusive content, please become a subscriber at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Check out our sponsors! My Sec…

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Episode 266- Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing/ Michael Miano 1:11:12

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Pastor Michael Miano joins the Burros of Berea Podcast at Giraffe Studio to discuss the Church and the community. If you'd like to gain access to our exclusive content, please join us on Patreon at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Check out both of our sponsor…

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Episode 265- Testimonies- Pastor Sara Wilcox- Following Where The Spirit Leads 1:59:49

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The Burros sit down with Tiziana's pastor from Land of the Sky Church in Asheville, North Carolina to hear her personal testimony. If you'd like to listen to our exclusive content, please become a patron of our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com …

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Episode 264- The Burros Notes from the Other Side of Berea- Part 2 1:14:38

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We continue into part 2 of our mashup conversation between Notes from the Other Side and The Burros of Berea. If you'd like to get exclusive content, please become a patron of our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Check out our sponsor's website…

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Episode 263- The Burros Notes from the Other Side of Berea- Part 1 51:33

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Rick and Tiziana decide to do a hybrid podcast where we mash up a study from Notes from the Other Side and discuss it Burros of Berea Style. This is a 2 parter, so buckle up! If you would like to gain access to our exclusive content, please become a Patron at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our w…

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Episode 262- The Bible Sandbox- Kirsten Brooks Barton- Part 2 1:20:59

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This is part 2 of Rick and Andy's sit down with Kirsten Brooks Barton to discuss a variety of biblical topics like election and eternal conscious torment. Kirsten came to Western North Carolina on her summer vacation to hike and had a few hours to come to the studio and just sandbox some ideas. We hope you enjoy it! If you'd like to get access to o…

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Episode 261- The Bible Sandbox- Kirsten Brooks Barton- Part 1 1:12:55

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Rick and Andy sit down with Kirsten Brooks Barton to discuss a variety of biblical topics like election and eternal conscious torment. Kirsten came to Western North Carolina on her summer vacation to hike and had a few hours to come to the studio and just sandbox some ideas. We hope you enjoy it! If you'd like to get access to our exclusive content…

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Episode 260- Can God Change His Mind? 1:21:58

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The Burros of Berea sit down in Giraffe Studio and wrestle with some bible verses that deal with God changing his mind. So the question about the sovereignty of God comes into question and how the attributes of God work. It's a fascinating conversation about the nature of God and whether he limits His own attributes when dealing with mankind. If yo…

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Episode 259- A Man Greatly Beloved- A Study of the Book of Daniel- Chapter 8 1:01:50

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The Burros are back in the studio and begin tackling Chapter 8! If you'd like access to our exclusive content, please become a subscriber on our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Check out our sponsor's page and get some great seasonings for you…

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Episode 258- Testimonies- MarChessa Taylor- Doing Well with What Yahweh Gives Us 1:01:53

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Rick Welch sits down with his dear friend and holistic life coach, MarChessa Taylor, to hear her personal testimony. MarChessa is a Wife, Mom, Grandmom, Christian Singer & Songwriter, Holistic Health Practitioner, Bible Teacher and Writer. If you'd like to search more on MarChessa's business at Avalon Wellness Center, please visit her website at: h…

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Episode 257- The Daniel Sidetrack 1:04:05

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After Rick Welch and Sarita "The Hammer" got sidetracked in the last Daniel study, they stopped in their tracks and dealt with this issues head on. If you've ever asked the question, "Do we need to repent?" or "What is Salvation?" or "Wait, do we need to be baptized?", Well then this episode will muddy the waters even more. Enjoy! Become a Patreon …

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Episode 256- Testimonies- Chris Juen- Executive Producer of The Chosen 55:07

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Rick Welch sits down with Executive Producer, Chris Juen of the hit television series, The Chosen to hear his personal testimony. Chris Juen is a seasoned producer and visual effects expert who has played a key role in major Hollywood productions over the past two decades. He began his career at Sony Pictures Imageworks, working on live-action‑to‑C…

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Episode 255- A Man Greatly Beloved- A Study of the Book of Daniel- Chapter 7b 1:08:16

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The Burros get back to their study of Daniel and get in deep with their eschatological positions when digging in to Chapter 7. If you'd like to get our exclusive content, please become a subscriber to our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Check …

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Episode 254- Maher-Shalal-Hash-Who?- A Unique Look at the Virgin Birth 2:01:19

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Rick Welch discusses a recent article he'd written for the Burros Patreon page discussing the near term fulfillment of the "Unto us a son is given" verse. It's a look at the virgin birth like you've most likely never heard before! If you'd like to get exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd lik…

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Episode 253- Swapcast- Berean Bible Conference- Rick Welch- The Quotient- Part 2 54:11

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Rick Welch continues his discussions on the answer to division in the Church with Part 2 of his talk, The Quotient. Check out our latest sponsor! Get the best dang seasoning out there today, My Secret Ingredient (Everything or Steakhouse Seasoning) at: www.mysecretblends.com If you'd like to get exclusive content only on available on Patreon, pleas…

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Episode 252- Swapcast- Berean Bible Conference- Rick Welch - The Quotient- Part 1 47:59

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Rick Welch gives part 1 of his conference talks at the Berean Bible Church conference titled, The Quotient- Part 1. A Quotient is an answer to a division problem. Rick takes a look at division and what he thinks will overcome it. If you'd like to gain access to our exclusive content, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofbere…

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Episode 251- Talking with Alan Bondar- Part 3 1:05:47

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The Burros of Berea continue their talk with Alan Bondar in Part 3 of their 3 part discussion. Alan Bondar's The Unraveler Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnravelerAB If you'd like to get access to our exclusive content including the All-American Cults series, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/t…

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Episode 250- Testimonies- Dr. Ephraim Radner- The Holy Spirit in Division 53:19

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Rick Welch sits down with Dr. Ephraim Radner, an American theologian, Anglican priest, and author known for his deep work in ecclesiology, biblical theology, and the nature of time within Christian thought. Born in 1954, Radner completed his undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College and earned his Ph.D. in systematic theology from Yale University.…

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Episode 249- Talking with Alan Bondar- Part 2 1:01:22

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The Burros of Berea continue their talk with Alan Bondar in Part 2 of their 3 part discussion. Alan Bondar's The Unraveler Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheUnravelerAB If you'd like to get access to our exclusive content including the All-American Cults series, please consider becoming a paid subscriber on our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/t…

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Episode 248- Rick Welch Interviews Kirk Cameron 25:42

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Rick Welch sat down with actor and author, Kirk Cameron, to discuss his ministry and catch up with what he's been doing lately. We hope you enjoy this fun discussion about life, love, and especially our faith in action. If you'd like to see the video of this interview as well as our other additional content that we offer to our paid subscribers, pl…

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Episode 247- Talking with Alan Bondar- Part 1 56:29

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The Burros of Berea sit down with author and host of the YouTube Channel, The Unraveler, to hear his story and to discuss his deconversion from Christianity into Atheism. Rick Welch recently began a long form video debate with Alan that can be seen on The Unraveler channel weekly. A Christian of over 40 years, Alan tells of his constant and steady …

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Episode 246- Testimonies- Catherine Gavin- Learning in the Kingdom 56:37

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Our next guest, Catherine Gavin, was a speaker at this year's Eschaton 2025 in Sydney, Australia with Rick Welch. Rick was so impressed with her lesson on the parables in Matthew 25 that he wanted to bring her on the Burros of Berea and hear her story. Enjoy! Catherine's YouTube Channel- Crystal River- https://www.youtube.com/@crystalclear2260 If y…

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Episode 245- A Man Greatly Beloved- A Study of the Book of Daniel- Chapter 7a 1:10:01

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The Burros get back in the studio to get back to their study of the book of Daniel. We get into the beginning of chapter 7 but it doesn't take long for us to realize that our eschatological ears are going to start perking up. We hope you enjoy how we begin to break down one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible and how we're getting ready…

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Episode 244- An Old Covenant Prosecuted a New Covenant Delivered 44:48

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Rick Welch speaks at Eric and Karen Ogea's home fellowship in Azle, Texas last Palm Sunday. He brings a view to the Sermon on the Mount, typically seen as a lesson on moral ethics, and breaks down what is actually going on. It is a covenant indictment on Old Covenant Israel, and the injection of the New Covenant explaining what it looks like. All o…

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Episode 243- The Honorable Sarita Edgerton Returns! 1:08:29

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Since our very own Sarita "The Edge" Edgerton went to work in Columbia, South Carolina representing her district she's been away from The Burros for a while. In this episode, she returns to Giraffe Studio and tells us all about what it's like entering into state politics and her thoughts on government. It's a fascinating discussion. Yet, before we …

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Episode 242- Sharecast- Exploring Cult Behavior 1:09:11

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Rick Welch sits down with Tiziana Severse and Andy Bishop to do a Sharecast episode with Notes from the Other Side. Tiziana has been working on a recent series on high pressure Christian ministries and Rick has been doing a series on cults in America. Together, they discuss both series and what to expect from each podcast. Notes from the Other Side…

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Episode 241- Re-Release- In Loving Memory- Rachael Wrue 49:46

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Our dear friend, Rachael Wrue, passed away Friday, March 28th, 2025. In loving memory, we are releasing our episode where we first interviewed them to hear her and her husband, Pete's personal testimony and to talk about their first book. Pete and Rachael have been long time friends of our podcast and were always fun to talk about the scriptures wi…

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Episode 240- A Man Greatly Beloved- A Study of the Book of Daniel- Chapters 5 and 6 1:11:49

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WARNING: This episode contains language and humor not meant for children. Please be advised. The Burros (minus Ralph and Sarita) go completely off the rails in this study. If you like history, archeology, and humor that gets out of control and hard to reel back in, then this episode is for you. If crude humor is not for you, here is your warning. W…

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Episode 239- Christopher Beth and Eric Ogea- Clean and Living Water 59:09

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Rick Welch sits down with Christopher Beth and Eric Ogea to discuss effective ways to minister to others in the world. Christopher Beth is the Founder, Chief Storyteller, and Director of The Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit sharing God’s love through the gift of safe, clean drinking water. A former business consultant, Christopher felt called to minist…

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Episode 238- Testimonies- Andrea Robinette- Walking with God in Suffering 1:27:23

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Rick Welch sits down and has a deeply personal conversation with Andrea Robinette. Last year, Rick had heard a story about a husband and father who had perished in a house fire trying to save two of his sons, but tragically all three died. Bill Evans, the Truckdriver Theologian, called Rick and discussed this situation and introduced him to the wif…

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Episode 237- Trusting in Grace w/ Jon Paul Miles 57:29

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Jon Paul Miles joins the Burros for a second time to discuss his book, Trusting in Grace. We delve into all of the aspects of grace and what it means for the believer. If you'd like to learn more about Jon Paul Miles and any of his books, click the link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jon-Paul-Miles/author/B0DQV37TSK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true…

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Episode 236- Swapcast- Preterist Power Hour w/ Michael Miano 1:17:46

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Rick Welch sits down with Michael Miano to discuss his talks given at the Advancing the Faith Conference last fall. To learn more about the Power or Preterism Network, or the ministry of Pastor Michael Miano at Blue Point Bible Church, please visit their websites at: Power of Preterism Network: http://www.powerofpreterism.com/ Blue Point Bible Chur…

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Episode 235- The Lost World with Dr. John H. Walton 1:14:41

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Dr. John H. Walton sits down with the Burros to discuss his work on the Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures. Dr. Walton is an emeritus professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Illinois and an editor and writer of Old Testament comparative studies and commentaries. Throughout his research, Walton has focused his attention on comp…

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Episode 234- The Bible Sandbox- Chris Lombardi- Investigating More Words and Meanings 1:01:09

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Rick Welch sits down with his friend, Chris Lombardi, once again to investigate more words and meanings from the Greek and Hebrew language. Did you know that when Saul was talking to the Witch at Endor that he was being duped by a con artist? We didn't either. Get ready! This episode is packed with lots of fun facts and may change the way you think…

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Episode 233- It's Our Anniversary! Season 5 Kickoff 1:22:32

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The Burros (minus Sarita and Ralph) sit down in Giraffe Studio to talk about all we had been through the last year. It's our season 5 kickoff! If you'd like to support our podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/theburrosofberea If you'd like to learn more about us, please visit our website at: www.burrosofberea.com Thanks for li…