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Script:I have a new review of Logos Bible Software, and as I was getting ready to film it, I started wondering how I was supposed to pronounce Logos. I did a quick search and found two blog posts by Mark Ward.In his first post, he says it's pronounced Lah-gahs. His first reason is that most evangelical Christian pastors, Bible teachers, and student…
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Visit my Logos Partner Page for an extended free trial (get an extra month free):https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/recommendations/logos-partner-offerScript:Imagine having everything you need for Bible study, including your personal library, searchable and accessible with a keystroke. This is Logos – a powerful and comprehensive Bible study platfo…
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How do you trust in Jesus?Script:This was a question asked by a young student in AWANA, and I was caught off guard. I gave my typical ABCs of the gospel — admit you are a sinner, believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died on the cross for your sins, and confess Him as the resurrected King over your life. I said that trusting in Jesus is somethin…
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How does a skeptical philosopher become a Christian?
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1:31Larry Sanger is the co-founder of Wikipedia, and he recently published his testimony online. TGC’s Trevin Wax shared his highlights, and I wanted to share my reflections and resolutions after reading it.Script:First, I am resolved to answer questions. I teach high school Sunday School, and Sanger specifically pointed out that his questions as a you…
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Don’t Preach a CommentaryScript:This was the title of a Gospel-Centered Discipleship article by Michael C. Lyons — and I absolutely agree with him. He states three symptoms of Bible commentary preaching, and I want to interact with each of them.The first symptom is appealing to Hebrew and Greek. While I always look at the original languages, it’s t…
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Preachers are More Like Opera Singers than Like Athletes
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1:36"But the countercultural truth is that preachers are more like opera singers than like athletes." -- David MathisScript:"Preachers are more like opera singers than athletes." This is a quote by David Mathis from his Desiring God article No One’s Born to Preach: The Myth and Truth of Pulpit ‘Gifting’. He explains that while athletes peak in their te…
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"I love theology, but theology isn’t meant to live in your head; it’s meant to get into your bones." -- Ian HarberScript:"Theology isn’t meant to live in your head; it’s meant to get into your bones." This is a quote from Ian Harber in his interview with Ivan Mesa, On My Shelf: Life and Books with Ian Harber by TGC. He shares this in the context of…
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Culture Is Everywhere. Use It to Point to Christ.
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1:42"We should instead imagine culture as a language we all speak. It’s communication. We constantly receive culture and are formed by it. Every book, song, dinner, and habit can become a channel of blessing to the world. Each offers an opportunity to witness to the hope of Jesus." -- Dennis Greeson and Benjamin T. Quinn YouTube https://youtu.be/20n5LJ…
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I’m close enough to see the Pasadena fires from my work at the hospital. I’m humbled to have my home. I’m grateful for the safety of my family. I’m praying for the first responders and firefighters. I’m mourning with those who have lost more than I know. As someone who values books, it is not lost to me that they are just words on paper. The books …
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"Friend, if you need to be glued to your manuscript while preaching the gospel (which I assume you do in one way or another every week!), you might be in the wrong profession." -- Sean DeMars Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ44KyD2g1c&list=PL761H3XZh_NBALFHF5xBssWTpShNKgizz&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB Shownoteshttps://www.9marks.org/articl…
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"Sometimes, when I hear professing Christians who have just been diagnosed with a disease or suffered a terrible loss or experienced a calamity say, 'Where is God? Why would a good God let this happen?' I ask myself, 'What Bible do they read?'" -- John Piper Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pbuLR1Rx_wUShownoteshttps://www.desiringgod.org/messages…
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"While Mary’s first Christmas looked far from perfect—and far from what she might’ve hoped for—it was exactly what God had planned." -- Ann Swindell Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kfZgX51qqy4 Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christmas-expectations-ruined/ Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.…
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"Ask yourself, brother or sister in Christ: How do I talk about my church and other churches? What do my words reveal about my pattern of thoughts and deep-seated attitudes toward Jesus’s bride?" -- David Mathis Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vpQplVGWn90Shownoteshttps://www.desiringgod.org/articles/love-the-church-like-jesushttps://ww…
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The Most Significant Contributions to the Kingdom
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1:41“The most significant contributions to the kingdom often come from those who never stand in the spotlight.” -- Trevin Wax Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/31h50BZ-QDg Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/church-unsung-hero/ https://www.ivpress.com/the-thrill-of-orthodoxy Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ http…
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There Are No Evangelical Celebrities Here -- Only Doorkeepers
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1:46The reality of it all floods my mind. There are no evangelical celebrities here, only doorkeepers. It comes with regret. Oh that I had lived with my heart more aligned with the psalmist! “I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” -- Natalie Brand Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/sq-lSwv…
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Rather than saying we’ll “spend eternity in heaven,” it’s far more biblical to state we’ll “spend eternity on the new earth.” -- Benjamin L. Gladd Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/7ZOue61BDu4 Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/wont-spend-eternity-heaven/ https://www.ivpress.com/from-adam-and-israel-to-the-church https:/…
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Fear and Idolatry: Discovering What We Truly Worship
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2:54What are you most scared of? Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vJM2tZ-aKy0
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Following Different Trails: My Reading Journey
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5:10I recorded a video to bring you inside my studio! I also talk about an interesting article: Just Jump In by Trevin Wax at TGC. I share some of the different trails I’ve followed in my reading journey. The video is just over 5 minutes — watch until the end for a jarring transition haha. Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/j…
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150: Father's Day Announcement: International Adoption!
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0:55Our family is adopting! To help us fundraise, I'm selling some merch. I have a new Publish Peace Tote bag that is available for pre-order. If you would like to join us on our journey of international adoption, we would appreciate your support. Partner with our family as we fundraise! Your purchase supports the various fees and expenses that comes w…
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149: Giveaway and Reviews: RC Sproul Classics Collection (Tyndale House)
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3:33A short video to showcase the RC Sproul Classics Collection, giving a brief word about each book and flipping through the pages. The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, Essential Truths of the Christian Faith, and Now That's a Good Question. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzKSxzyqEuE I'm hosting a giveaway for these excellent books on Instagram: ht…
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148: "Words from the Wise: Knowing and Enjoying God" with Jules Koblun
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14:41Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Jules: https://www.instagram.com/heyoitsjules I spoke with Jules Koblun about her book, Words from the Wise: Knowing and Enjoying God. We talk about graphic design, slowing down, and letting the Word of God speak to us. Shownotes: Watch on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTx1Shfl…
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147: "Disability and the Church" with Lamar Hardwick
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46:11Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Lamar: https://www.instagram.com/lamarhardwick/ I spoke with Lamar Hardwick about his book, Disability and the Church. We talk about how the silent struggle for diversity and inclusion must be confronted, how the Church has failed to show honor to the disabled community and what we…
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146: "More Than Influencers" with Reagan Rose
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35:12Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Reagan: https://redeemingproductivity.com I spoke with Reagan Rose about his article, More Than Influencers. We talk about online ministry, the online mission field, the church, monetization, and Tim Challies. Shownotes: Watch on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMx65m8FW_p/ Watch…
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145: "Moore to the Point" with Russell Moore
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34:50Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Russell Moore: https://russellmoore.com We talk about Dr. Moore's recent work and his newsletter. Shownotes: Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/97Wx7EUgleg Watch on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKh0T6Xl7GG/ Moore to the Point Newsletter: https://www.russellmoore.com/subscribe…
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144: "Thriving in Exile" with Nick Minerva
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35:26Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Nick: https://nickminerva.com/ We talk about Pastor Nick's book, grace in miscarriage, and his ministry at Fresno Church. Shownotes: Watch on IGTV: Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick.minerva/ Fresno Church on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fresno_church/ @divei…
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143: "Hoping for Happiness" with Barnabas Piper
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40:40Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Barnabas: https://www.instagram.com/barnabaswpiper Barnabas grew up as a pastor's kid in Minneapolis, MN and professed faith in Jesus as a young child. He grew up having a love/hate relationship with the church and struggling to find his own identity in Christ. After high school he…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Adam: https://www.instagram.com/theadammabry Adam Mabry is Lead Pastor of Aletheia Church Boston, MA, a rapidly-growing downtown church. He is married to Hope and they have four children. Before planting Aletheia, they had planted two churches in Edinburgh, Scotland. Adam did his t…
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141: Church is Good, Jesus is Better: How should I feel when I can't go to church?
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6:41I delivered the Children's Worship message on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1NqeLCaZdbo Main point: Trust in Jesus, he is better than the temple! Talking points: 1. The goal is to meet with God. 2. The church does not equal the temple. 3. Trust in Jesus, he is better than the temple! Steps to take: 1. Start trus…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Viktoria: https://www.instagram.com/viktoria.skye Viktoria is a writer, blogger, and my friend on Instagram. We talked about the story behind hew new blog, her content/aesthetic Instagram, her recent posts on discontentment and uncertainty, and how she would encourage other Christi…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Nick Minerva: https://www.instagram.com/nick.minerva Nick Minerva is a husband, dad, and the Assistant Pastor at Fresno Church. We talked about Easter online, the challenges and blessings of pastoring during coronavirus, John Piper's new book from Crossway - Coronavirus and Chr…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Abigail Houston: https://www.instagram.com/joyfully.abby/ Abigail Houston is a recording artist, worship leader, and my friend on Instagram. We talked about her song It Is You, her Instagram content/aesthetic, how she’s dealing with COVID-19, and what it means to have Jesus as …
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Dianne Jago: https://www.diannejago.com/ Dianne Jago is the founder of Deeply Rooted Magazine and author of the new book A Holy Pursuit: How the Gospel Frees Us to Follow and Lay Down our Dreams. We talked about the story behind her book, her writing process, and how she sees i…
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136: Teach Me to Feel with Courtney Reissig
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15:16Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Courtney Reissig: http://courtneyreissig.com/ Courtney Reissig is the author of Teach Me to Feel: Worship Through The Psalms In Every Season Of Life. We talked about the story behind her book, her writing process, and how she sees its message to be relevant for today. Courtney …
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is the editor and digital administrator for The SOLA Network. She attends All Nations Community Church where she is the executive administrator. In this episode, we talk about Soojin Park's article A Letter to My Complem…
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133: Worship, Creativity, and Art with Hannah Chao
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17:04Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is the editor and digital administrator for The SOLA Network. She attends All Nations Community Church where she is the executive administrator. Our conversation begins with a discussion on writing newsletters, journals,…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is the editor and digital administrator for The SOLA Network. She attends All Nations Community Church where she is the executive administrator. In this episode, we talk about our favorite SOLA reads from August and Sept…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Harold Kim: https://www.christcentralsc.com/ Pastor Harold Kim is the senior and founding pastor of Christ Central of Southern California and serves on the Board for Christ Central Network (CCN). He serves as the President of The SOLA Network In this episode, we talk about Chri…
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130: 4 Reasons for Christians to Dance with Irene Paek
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West LA Chinese Bible Church youth worship service. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 1. Jesus entered the city on a donkey and condemns our power-hungry false worship 2. Jesus cleansed the temple and condemns our greedy false worship 3. Jesus healed the lame and blind and condemns our hypocritical, prideful false worship Central Truth: Worship Jesus the …
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com // http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep Endora Pan: Link coming soon. Endora is a worship leader at FCBC Walnut. We talk about Endora leading worship at the young adult retreat, a weekend trip with her small group, and taking a break from serving in TURF - our college fellowship.…
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A 15-minute devotion given at a youth sleepover special event on June 28, 2019. Title: When we fail him, he forgives us - Jesus is our faithful friend. Passage: Mark 14: 32-42 Outline: I. We fail Jesus. A. Five facts about the apostles: Fact #1: The apostles with Jesus are his inner circle. (v33) Fact #2: The apostles find Jesus is sorrowful. (v34)…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com // http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is the editor and digital administrator for The SOLA Network. SOLA Network exists to influence the emerging generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It serves as a digital platfor…
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Season 4 Finale: 125: Worship Leading with Jenn Low
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42:40Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Jenn Low: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIKtaapKmU&list=PLDjSTqSyQ5PoWvN31WJrXgC4MirWOqy2X&index=3 Jenn Low is a worship leader at FCBC Walnut. Growing up playing music at FCBCW, returning to her home church after being away for school, leading worship as a young adult, and …
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124: Book Review: Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke
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3:36Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Competing Spectacles: https://www.amazon.com/Competing-Spectacles-Treasuring-Christ-Media/dp/1433563797/ How can Christians keep their gaze on Christ in the digital age? This episode is a book review of Competing Spectacles by Tony Reinke. Shownotes: Book review on my blog: htt…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Leslie Cheng: https://fbcpasadena.com/team Leslie Cheng is the Worship Pastor for First Baptist Church Pasadena. We talk about her path to becoming a pastor, Easter services, her role as a worship leader, and working with her husband. Shownotes: FBC Pasadena: https://fbcpasaden…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Matt Tong: https://www.mattmtong.com/ Matt is on the accompanying faculty at AMDA and is also a staff collaborative pianist at UCLA. He serves as a worship leader, pianist, and cellist at our church, FCBC Walnut. We talk about growing up at and returning to FCBC Walnut, UCLA an…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Endora Pan: https://perseveringjoy.wordpress.com/ Endora is a vocalist and college counselor at our church, FCBC Walnut. We talk about the faithfulness of God and encouragement from the church during sickness, reviewing our own video recordings of our worship music sets, Endora…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Gabe Lee: https://theochatter.wordpress.com/ Serving at RYCE retreat, CROSS CON versus Urbana, going to school at The Master's Seminary, and the preaching and music ministry in TURF. Links: SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: h…
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Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Angie Jodjana: Link coming soon. Angie's vocal recital, our recent recordings, thoughts on posting on YouTube, and leading worship on vocals. Shownotes: Living Hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPtONHbZxpE&list=PLDjSTqSyQ5PoemrSEEHFIPi4IuHhfv7bF Living Hope (Acoustic): http…
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