Best Eric Reeves Podcasts (2025)

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Advent 2025 - Joy to the World 41:11

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Jesus offers us true, eternal joy. Joy to the World turns the truths of Psalm 98 into a hymn that proclaims who Christ is and what He offers to the world. So we should respond in one way: with joy!By Vince Black

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Advent 2025 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 37:04

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Inspired by the angels’ appearance to the shepherds in Luke 2, Charles Wesley composed this hymn about the Savior King. We zoom in on this hymn with one important question in mind: How does it help us see Jesus?By Eric Reeves

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John Devotional Reading Week 11 - 21:1-14 7:35

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By The Town Church

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Advent 2025 - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 37:14

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This Advent hymn has withstood the test of time, sung for centuries and still echoing here in Fort Collins, Colorado. The main theme it proclaims is that Jesus, our Savior, has come to release us from the captivity of sin and from Satan, our enemy. And our response is simple: rejoice!By Vince Black

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John Devotional Reading Week 10 - 20:24-29 6:52

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By The Town Church

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Advent 2025 - Come Thou Long Expected Jesus 41:01

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In 1744, Charles Wesley published the hymn Come Thou Long Expected Jesus. This hymn, rich with theological truth, reminds us of the King who came and who will return, bringing true rest and freedom for His people.By Vince Black

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John Devotional Reading Week 9 - 17:20-23 4:41

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By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - The Minor Prophets 43:42

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It's our final AfterWord of 2025! This week, we wrap up our series, The Common Thread, by looking at the Minor Prophets. What struck you this week? What was surprising about our look at these books? What will stick with you about tracing the thread of Jesus in the Old Testament? What is God like according to the Minor Prophets?…

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The Common Thread: The Minor Prophets 48:15

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Our final week in the Old Testament brings us to the Minor Prophets. These twelve books speak against the rebellion of God’s people, yet they also reveal God’s heart to draw His people back to Himself.By Vince Black

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John Devotional Reading Week 8 - 15:1-17 5:07

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By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - The Major Prophets 43:53

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The Major Prophets can feel confusing or intimidating to read. This week, we walk through some practical pointers for how to read through these books. Questions we explore: • How do we see more of Jesus through lamenting and grief (Lamentations)? • How has God responded to situations in our own lives? • According to the Major Prophets, what is God …

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The Common Thread: The Major Prophets 43:21

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In the Major Prophets, God speaks with authority about His character, His judgment, and His plans for redemption. From Isaiah to Daniel, we see God’s longing for His people to turn from sin, and each book points forward to the coming Messiah who will ultimately deliver His people.By Vince Black

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John Devotional Reading Week 7 - 13:1-17 7:28

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By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - The Wisdom 48:53

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The wisdom books teach us a lot about human emotion. We often swing between two extremes: ignoring our emotions or letting them rule our lives. Today, we talk about how to avoid those two ditches and explore a few other helpful topics. What is the "fear of God" mentioned in Proverbs? How do we read through Proverbs devotionally? What resonated with…

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The Common Thread: The Wisdom 51:38

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God intentionally created us as emotional beings. From Job to Song of Solomon, the wisdom books of the Old Testament give voice to those emotions and show us how to bring our whole selves to God.By Vince Black

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John Devotional Reading Week 6 - 11:1-44 8:35

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By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - The History 48:51

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In this big picture overview of the History books, we see the continued pattern of a deep longing for Jesus. Is every failing or disappointment in life meant to point us to Jesus and His promised return? How do we counsel someone enduring hardship, knowing that restoration may not come until Jesus returns? What is God like according to these books?…

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The Common Thread: The History 44:57

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The History books of the Old Testament continue to reveal that something is missing for God’s people—something only Jesus can fulfill. Through the stories of promised lands and imperfect leaders, we see the ache for a greater King and a true place of rest. Every victory, failure, and longing points us to Jesus—the one who fully satisfies.…

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John Devotional Reading Week 5 - 10:7-18 7:01

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By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - The Law 43:56

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This week, we zoom out and look at the big picture. How do the first five books of the Bible show us our need for Jesus? What generally struck you from this sermon? Have you always viewed the Bible as one cohesive story? Why is the Old Testament still valuable today?By The Town Church

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The Common Thread: The Law 45:58

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All of the Old Testament points forward to the coming of Jesus. This week, we’re looking at how Christ is revealed in The Law -- the first five books of the Old Testament. In these pages, God shows us His character and His will for His people. At the same time, The Law exposes our inability to perfectly live out that will. These books stir in us a …

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John Devotional Reading Week 4 - 8:31-36 5:34

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By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 16 56:43

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In our 1 Corinthians wrap-up, we explore the themes of chapter 16—how saints give together, serve together, endure together, and love together. Of these themes, which one resonated with you the most? How has God shaped your perspectives around giving? What has that looked like for you? What are current ministries to be involved in at our church (an…

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1 Corinthians 16 47:46

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Our journey through 1 Corinthians ends with Paul’s closing words in chapter 16. He ties together the heart of his message—our unity in Christ—and shows what that looks like in practice. It’s a fitting conclusion to this letter and to our series, reminding us again that we are called to be saints together.…

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John Devotional Reading Week 3 - 6:35-40 4:22

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By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 46:34

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In the resurrection, we will finally be completely free from sin and its consequences. Is it harder for us to think about having bodies that are physically restored or bodies that are unaffected by sin? What effect of sin are we most looking forward to being destroyed? What could it look like for each of us to remain steadfast and immovable in our …

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1 Corinthians 15:50-58 45:41

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Jesus is victorious over sin and death. Because of His victory, we will one day no longer feel the sting of sin. In the final verses of 1 Corinthians 15, Paul proclaims this triumphant truth that should move our hearts to worship.

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John Devotional Reading Week 2 - 4:46-54 5:10

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By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 38:21

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By The Town Church

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John Devotional Reading Week 1 - 1:43-51 7:54

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By The Town Church

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1 Corinthians 15:35-49 46:54

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As Christians, we get to live in eager anticipation for what is to come when our bodies are fully restored and we get to dwell in perfect union with God. Paul reminds the Corinthians of this promise of life and restoration in this passage on resurrection bodies.By Vince Black

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John Devotional Reading - Intro 4:57

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A brief introduction to the forthcoming short podcast series designed as a companion to our fall reading plan of the Gospel of John. It answers questions like: Why this short series? What do we mean by engaging with the Bible "devotionally"? What can I expect?By The Town Church

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 44:18

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The bodily resurrection of Christ is foundational to our faith, yet this can be a stumbling block to our culture. Where have we seen culture contradict the truth of the resurrection? Are there any beliefs you've had that contradicted the gospel? How have you seen God graciously correct those overtime? What has He used to correct any inconsistent be…

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1 Corinthians 15:12-34 47:50

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Paul builds upon the unifying Gospel truths he wrote in the beginning of chapter 15 to now help some in the Corinthian church who had beliefs and lifestyles inconsistent with the Gospel truth of Christ's bodily resurrection. In this text Paul both encourages us with the beautiful ramifications of Christ's bodily resurrection as well as offers us th…

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 41:15

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The Gospel is a message of great hope for the undeserving -- and that's all of us! What does it really mean that the Gospel transforms everything? What things are you tempted to have as first importance? How did God deliver the gospel message to you? What has your own relationship with Jesus been like recently - more surviving or reviving?…

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1 Corinthians 15:1-11 49:42

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Paul brings everything back to the message of first importance -- the Gospel. It is this fundamental truth that transforms us, empowers us, and unites us.By Vince Black

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The AfterWord - Spiritual Gifts Excursus 57:54

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Happy three years of the AfterWord! Another special guest joins us to share their journey of understanding spiritual gifts. Together, we explore how they can be used, the tensions that may arise, and how, in the end, these gifts draw our eyes to God.By The Town Church

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Spiritual Gifts Excursus 54:14

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Before moving onto the next chapter of 1 Corinthians, we pause to do a deep dive into each of the gifts mentioned by Paul. What are they, and how can they be used at The Town Church?By Vince Black

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 53:04

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This passage in 1 Corinthians raises some challenging but important questions. With the help of a special guest, we take time to wrestle with these tough topics while bringing the focus back to God’s character. How should we define prophecy? How do we weigh / discern prophecy? Do verses 34 and 35 apply to single women?…

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1 Corinthians 14:26-40 43:21

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God is a God of peace and order, and our worship ought to reflect who He is. In this passage, Paul instructs the Corinthian church in orderly worshipBy Vince Black

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 42:51

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Paul exhorts the Corinthian church to earnestly desire the gifts -- so what has this looked like for each of us? This week, we discuss tongues and prophecy in the corporate gathering and welcome a special guest who shares both wisdom and pieces of her own story.By The Town Church

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1 Corinthians 14:1-25 47:07

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The gifts of prophecy and tongues are given by God for the good of the church. Paul shows how they are to be practiced, always grounded in love, so that the whole body is encouraged and strengthened.By Vince Black

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 43:55

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We often look at 1 Corinthians 13 without thinking of the surrounding context. At its core, this passage encourages the Corinthian church to exercise spiritual gifts in a way that is rooted in love. Our conversation begins with one important question: How does love practically play out in unity and not only in uniformity? Other questions: How do yo…

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1 Corinthians 13:1-13 40:29

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In this well-known passage, Paul tells the Corinthian church that if they want unity to last, it all comes down to one thing: love.By Vince Black

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 52:24

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God appoints the gifts that the Church needs, and Paul reminds us of this truth in 1 Corinthians 12. This week, we dig deeper into these "higher gifts" and explore how they ultimately point toward unity. Some of the questions we consider include: What does unity really mean? How can we remain unified even when we land in different places regarding …

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1 Corinthians 12:28-31 51:00

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The gifts listed in this passage are appointed to and needed by the Church today. How are we supposed to use these gifts for the common good of the Church?By Vince Black

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 50:50

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God has graciously brought a diversity of individuals to The Town Church. In this episode, we take time to reflect on the unique giftings we see in a small number of those people and the beauty of God’s design in bringing us together. Some questions for discussion: A common belief today is that the Church does not have a place in our personal relat…

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1 Corinthians 12:12-27 46:04

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The church is composed of a wide variety of people, and everyone has something different to bring to the table. This passage answers an important question: What are God's designs for unity in the diversity of the local church?By Eric Reeves

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The AfterWord - 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 54:07

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When it comes to the gifts mentioned in this passage, many people fall along a wide spectrum in terms of their personal views. What is your personal experience with these gifts? How have your views continued to be shaped over the course of your Christian life?By The Town Church

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1 Corinthians 12:1-11 52:22

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How is the Holy Spirit at work in the life of the Church? Paul answers this question in this passage, introducing three profound ways the Spirit builds up the Church.By Vince Black