Best Pastor Jeremy R Mccandless Podcasts (2025)

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The Consequences of Jealousy. (1 Samuel 18: 1-30) 33:20

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Send us a text When we hear the word jealousy, we often imagine a troubled marriage. But jealousy runs far wider and far deeper than the marriage bond. Jealousy touches friendships, ministries, churches, families, and even communities. It is no small thing. But what exactly is jealousy? Is there a good kind and a bad kind of jealousy? And where doe…

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David and Goliath – Sight or Insight. (1 Samuel 17: 1-58) 40:31

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore one of Scripture’s most familiar stories—David and Goliath—but with fresh eyes. The true drama isn’t found in the size of the giant, but in the contrast between two ways of living: walking by sight and walking by insight shaped by the Word of God. Everyone in the chapter sees a giant—except David. David se…

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The Heart of the Matter. (1 Samuel 16: 1-23) 34:24

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Send us a text In this episode, we journey into one of the most pivotal chapters in the Old Testament—1 Samuel 16, where God chooses David, a young shepherd boy, to be Israel’s future king. This is not merely a historical moment; it is a theological revelation. God displays His divine insistence on looking beyond appearances, searching instead for …

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Obedience is Better than Sacrifice. (1 Samuel 15:34) 33:45

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Send us a text If I were to ask you to name the most well-known verse in John’s Gospel, you’d answer it instantly—John 3:16. Everyone knows it. But if I were to ask you for the most famous verse in 1 Samuel… well, that’s trickier. Yet the moment I say the words, you’ll recognise them: “To obey is better than sacrifice.” But what does it actually me…

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Like Father, or Like Son. (1 Samuel 14:1-52) 31:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re turning to 1 Samuel chapter 14—a story that contrasts two men, a father and a son. One is Saul, the king who sits beneath a fruit tree while the battle rages. The other is Jonathan, his son, who steps forward in faith, believing that “nothing can hinder the Lord from saving, whether by many or by few.” This cha…

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When The Sword is Gone. (1 Sam 13: 16-24) 34:08

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore one of the most striking and symbolic moments in Israel’s early monarchy — the day the people of God found themselves without swords, without blacksmiths, and without the means to fight. Through Saul’s paralysis, Jonathan’s rising courage, and the devastating consequences of spiritual dullness, this passag…

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Are You Failing to Reach Your Potential (1 Samuel 13: 1-15) 30:46

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Send us a text If you had met him, you would be impressed. For one thing, he was tall, head and shoulders above the average person. Then the fact was that he was good-looking. But he had other attributes as well. He was a hard worker. There are some indications that he was humble as well. And then there is no doubt that the hand of God was upon him…

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Is There Hope After Failure. (1 Samuel 12: 1-25) 33:18

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Send us a text In this episode we explore one of the most tender and truthful moments in all of Scripture—Samuel’s farewell address to Israel in 1 Samuel 12. Samuel reminds God’s people of three great truths: 1. He has been faithful—a servant of integrity from youth to old age. 2. God has been faithful, delivering His people time and again, even wh…

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Winning the Battles of Life. (1 Samuel 11: 1-15) 36:23

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the moment Saul is confirmed as Israel’s first king — a turning point in the nation’s history. We trace how fear turned to faith, and how obedience led to joy. Through Saul’s story, we discover what it means for God to establish His kingdom not by human power, but through divine purpose. Key Themes: God co…

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Laughed at Rejected and Despised. (1 Sam 9:26-10:27) 34:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the dramatic public unveiling of Saul as Israel’s first king — and what happens when obedience meets opposition. Samuel calls the nation together, rebukes their rejection of God, and presents Saul — a man humble, capable, and chosen by God for a season. Yet not everyone celebrates. Some despise him. Others…

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Samuel Calls Saul as King. (1 Samuel 9: 1-25) 32:59

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Send us a text What this episode covers: · How 1 Samuel bridges the eras of the Judges and the Kings · The key literary structure built around Samuel, Saul, and David · Why Samuel is the “hinge” of Israel’s history — last judge, first prophet · How Israel’s demand for a king reveals the tension between human desire and divine will · The spiritual t…

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The Danger of Getting Ahead of the Lord. (1 Samuel 8: 1-22) 34:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore one of the most pivotal turning points in Israel’s history — the moment they demanded a king. What looked like a political request was actually a spiritual crisis: impatience, fear, conformity, and a refusal to wait on God. We trace Israel's request, God’s warning, and the consequences that followed, and w…

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How are Things Supposed to Be? (1 Samuel 7: 1-17) 35:08

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Send us a text In this episode, we watch Israel return to the Lord under the leadership of Samuel — and witness how repentance, prayer, and wholehearted devotion bring supernatural deliverance and lasting peace. After twenty years of spiritual drifting, God’s people finally respond to Samuel’s call: “Return to the Lord with all your hearts.” What f…

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When a Society Eliminates God. (1 Samuel 5: 1-12) 31:37

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Send us a text What happens when a nation tries to live without God? In this powerful new episode, we explore how moral confusion and cultural decline begin when we push God out — and how believers today can stand firm, think biblically, and live godly in the midst of it all. Support the show To listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscrib…

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The Ark Returns to Israel. (1 Samuel 6: 1-21) 32:59

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Send us a text In this episode, we follow the remarkable story of the Ark of the Covenant’s return from Philistine captivity — a moment that revealed both the foolishness of human superstition and the sovereignty of God. Through this ancient account, we discover a simple truth: God will not be mocked, and what is holy must be treated as holy. But t…

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Why Did God Allow this to Happen. (1 Sam 4: 1-22) 31:29

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Send us a text Today, we’re asking one of the hardest and most human questions anyone can ever ask: Why did the Lord allow this to happen? Now, let’s be honest — we’ve all asked that question at some point. The truth is, there’s rarely just one answer. Scripture gives us many different reasons why the Lord allows hardship, difficulty, or even disas…

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Understanding Your Calling (1 Samuel 3:1-21) 37:42

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Send us a text And so, friends, what we look at today, in a sense, is the heart of the Christian life. We are called to walk worthy of our calling. To live in a way that reflects the One who has called us out of darkness into His marvellous light. Paul says: Don’t walk like the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their minds. Don’t drift back to what…

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How to be Honoured by the Lord. (1 Sam 2: 12-36) 36:15

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Send us a text In this episode, we continue one of the most tender and powerful moments in Israel’s history — the story of Hannah, her prayer, her obedience, and her son Samuel, who would become a prophet and kingmaker. From Hannah’s barrenness to her blessing, from her vow to her victory, we see the truth that anchors the entire book of 1 Samuel: …

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Hannah's Prayer - What Should We Praise God For. (1 Sam 2: 1-11) 32:57

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how Hannah’s praise moves from personal gratitude to profound theology. From the pain of waiting to the joy of revelation, she discovers that God is sovereign — over life and death, over blessing and loss, over every turn of the human story. Her song anticipates the coming King, pointing forward to the Mes…

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The Prayer That Can Change a Nation. (1 Sam 1: 1-28) 32:26

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Send us a text In this episode, we consider the story of Hannah—a woman whose sorrow turned into song. Through her perseverance, prayer, and surrender, we learn how God uses human weakness to display His power. This is a story about the faith that prays through tears, the peace that comes through surrender, and the God who remembers His people. Key…

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1 Samuel - Introduction and Oveview 17:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the structure and purpose of 1 Samuel — tracing Israel’s transformation from a loose confederation under the judges to a united monarchy under David. Through the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David, we see how God establishes His kingdom and reveals what true leadership looks like: not self-rule, but submissi…

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Bonus Episode: The Story of the Trinity - Controversy, Crisis, and the Creation of the Nicene Creed. By Bryan M. Litfin. (Book Review) 43:23

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Send us a text Book Reviewed: The Story of the Trinity by Bryan M. Litfin (Baker Books, 2025) Understanding how the doctrine of the Trinity developed in the early church Why Nicaea (325) and Constantinople (381) still matter today How theology arises from lived worship, not mere philosophy The modern misunderstandings of the Trinity and how to corr…

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Bonus Episode - Can We Build a Bridge to Heaven: (Apoloogetic) 1:39:11

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Send us a text Welcome to This Special Bonus Episode originally posted on Patreon in April 2025. Today, I'm thrilled to present a special extra-long bonus episode I have called "Can We Build a Bridge to Heaven." This episode dives into a conversation I have been having with myself that spans philosophy, theology, and political history, groups I hav…

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Hannah Adrendt - The Origins of Totalitarianism. 41:22

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Send us a text This episode was originally released as a Patreon-only bonus episode on the 5th of March 2025. Episode Summary: In this special bonus episode, I explore the political thought of Hannah Arendt—particularly her seminal work The Origins of Totalitarianism—from a biblical and theological perspective. Arendt’s analysis of 20th-century tot…

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Trump and Zelensky Nothing New Under the Sun - The Politic of War. 34:34

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Send us a text This episode was originally released as a Patreon only episode in March 2025 as a reaction to the first meeting in the Oval Office between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky. Summary: Throughout history, political thinkers have sought to understand the nature of power, war, and human ambition. The question I ask, having been exposed…

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Biblical Echoes in James Joyce. Part Two Discussion. "The Properties of Water". 34:44

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Send us a text This an edited version of the In Our Time discussion on Joyce's Ulysses For the BBC podcast, upon which this presentation a discussion about. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-our-time/id73330895?i=1000368640008 For the 1982 RTE Audio Version of the book. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ulysses-james-joyce/id1517040628 F…

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Bonus Episode - Biblical Echoes in James Joyce. (Ulysses and Finnegans Wake) 51:34

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Send us a text This is a full version of the podcast episode issued as part of by report and reaction to the James Joyce Centenary exhibition released on Soundcloud on the 25th November 2022. Click on the link at the bottom to listen to the Sound scape I created and entered into the Irish Tourist Board's background soundscapes to be used at "The Pr…

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Bonus Episode - Can Art, Be a Pathway towards Christian Spirituality? 41:29

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Send us a text Please bear in mind this is recording of my practice of a talk I gave in February 2025 to a group of secular artists as a means of connecting with non-believers who operate in the creative arts in the areas of Music, Poetry, and Art. It is an attempt to help them see their creative process as a potential opportunity to approach God. …

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Emma Goldman: "The High Priestess" of American Anarchism. 1:09:28

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Send us a text This is the full-length, unedited version of my reaction to The Life and Work of Emma Goldman. Previously made available to my patrons in a 54-minute edited form. Hope you find it informative and helpful in understanding the unbiblical ideas that underpin the radical left and anarchist movements. Support the show To listen to my mont…

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Bonus Episode (Psychology) Stanley Milgram 'Obedience to Authority. The Proof of original sin? 30:36

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s between-the-seasons bonus episode, in which I explore the fascinating—and deeply challenging—findings of Stanley Milgram's famous Obedience to Authority experiments and consider what they reveal about human nature, authority, and morality from a biblical perspective. This post was originally made available as a spe…

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The Spirit-Blessed Church (2 Cor 13: 11-14) 33:46

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Send us a text In this final message from Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians, we reflect on his closing benediction — a prayer that the grace of Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit would rest upon His people. Paul reminds us that what makes a church truly blessed is not its size or structure but its spirit — a communi…

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Why We Do the Thing We Do. (2 Cor 12:19-13:10) 33:52

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Send us a text Paul’s critics said he was weak—but in Christ, weakness becomes the doorway to true strength. In this final section of 2 Corinthians, Paul challenges believers to examine themselves, to live with integrity, and to pursue restoration within the body of Christ. His message is not one of condemnation, but of edification—a call to be mad…

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How far Should We Go. (2 Cor 12: 11-18) 29:22

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore one of Paul’s most personal defenses of his ministry—and one of the clearest portraits of Christlike service in all of Scripture. Paul reminds the Corinthians that real ministry is not built on money, recognition, or reputation, but on sacrificial love. He was willing to work without pay, to serve without …

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Paul Talks About Suffering. (2 Cor 11: 16-33) 25:44

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Send us a text Episode Notes: In this episode, we explore one of Paul’s most revealing confessions — that joy can exist even in hardship, and that weakness can become a vessel for divine strength. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 7:4–16 and Paul’s later words in chapter 12, we uncover the paradox of Christian service: that real joy comes not from being c…

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Paul's Vision of Heaven and the Thorn in His Flesh. (2 Cor 12: 1-10) 29:45

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Send us a text In this episode, Paul’s words come alive: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” Through this powerful passage, we explore what it really means to boast in our weaknesses — not because we enjoy pain, but because our limitations become the very place where God’s power is displayed. Today we refl…

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Paul and the False Apostles. (2 Cor 11: 1-15) 27:21

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page In this episode, we explore Paul’s heartfelt defense against false accusations and deceitful teachers who sought to undermine his ministry. Through his words, we see a deep pastoral concern — a “godly jealousy” for the spiritual purity of the Church. Paul reminds the Corinthians that behind every false apostle stan…

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Paul’s Defence of His Ministry. (2 Cor 10: 1-18) 35:04

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Send us a text Episode Notes: In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we explore one of the most human — and most Christ-like — portraits of the Apostle Paul. Confronted by critics who accused him of weakness, Paul reveals the paradox at the heart of Christian leadership: strength under control, authority wrapped in humility. Through a …

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The Joy of Giving - Harvest of Gratitude. (2 Cor 9: 6-15) 27:11

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Send us a text Episode Notes Theme: When we give to God’s work with joy, He multiplies the blessing — enriching us, helping others, and filling the world with thanksgiving. Key Idea: True giving produces worship. Every act of generosity is a reflection of God’s own heart and leads others to glorify Him. Key Verse: “Thanks be to God for His indescri…

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Christian Giving — A Matter of the Heart. (2 Cor 9: 1-5) 28:14

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Send us a text EPISODE NOTES Summary: In this episode, we open 2 Corinthians 9, where Paul begins to talk about generosity and giving in the Christian church. Using the Jerusalem collection as his example, Paul shows that money is not merely a practical matter — it’s a deeply spiritual one. Giving is not a business transaction, but a reflection of …

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Prove Your Love - Integrity and Giving in God’s Church. (2 Cor 8: 22–24) 26:30

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we explore Paul’s final instructions in 2 Corinthians 8. He commends Titus and two unnamed brothers as trustworthy stewards of the collection for Jerusalem. Their example teaches us about accountability, transparency, and the beauty of integrity in handling resour…

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The Grace of Giving (2 Corinthians 8: 8–15) 24:45

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore Paul’s teaching on generosity, drawn from his encouragement to the Corinthian church. Giving, Paul insists, is not about percentages or external rules — it’s about hearts touched by God’s grace. We’ll uncover three timeless principles for Christian giving: Motivated by love — not guilt or duty, but gratitu…

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A Role Model to Emulate. (2 Cor 8: 1-7) 24:40

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page In this episode of The Bible Podcast Devotional Project, we explore Paul’s powerful example of the Macedonian churches in 2 Corinthians 8:1–7. Though facing severe trials and deep poverty, they overflowed with joy and generosity—because they had first given themselves to the Lord. Their story challenges us to rethi…

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The Joy of Serving the Lord. (2 Cor 7: 4-16) 28:47

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page In this episode, we reflect on Paul’s remarkable words in 2 Corinthians 7, where he describes his overflowing joy—even in the midst of hardship. What gave Paul such strength? It was seeing God at work in the lives of believers. Together, we’ll explore how serving the Lord brings a joy deeper than comfort, richer th…

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Being Unequally Yoked - In Marriage. (2 Cor 6.14-7.3) 25:37

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Send us a text Episode Notes. In this episode of The Bible Project Daily Podcast, we continue our exploration of Paul’s teaching on being “unequally yoked.” Having considered the wider spiritual principle in Part 1, we now turn to one of its most personal applications: marriage. Paul’s image of the yoke — two animals pulling together in the same di…

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Being Unequally Yoked in Life ( 2 Cor 6:10-7:3) 25:54

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Send us a text Have you ever subscribed to an online service, maybe a streaming platform or the like, and you seem to spend the rest of your days trying to cancel it? You sign up for a free trial and then after your 28 days your inbox is full of newsletters, and other ‘great’ upgrades. Annoying? Almost always. It can be dangerous to choose the easy…

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Turning Problems into Opportunities. (2 Cor 6: 1-10) 29:32

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed how God often hides His greatest opportunities inside what look like impossible situations? Paul reminds us that what we see as hardship and accusation, God often turns into moments of His greatest work. Remember—the wisdom of this world fades, but the message of the cross endures forever. Until next time, may y…

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Watching God Work (2 Cor 5: 18-21) 29:02

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page Have you ever wished you could see God at work — like the disciples did when Jesus turned water into wine or fed thousands with loaves and fish? The good news is, you can. In this episode, we explore Paul’s teaching in 2 Corinthians on the ministry of reconciliation and how God continues to work through His people …

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What Really Motivates You? (2 Cor 5: 11-18). 28:57

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Send us a text Episode Notes Page What drives you — comfort, convenience, recognition? Or the love of Christ? In this episode, we dive into Paul’s challenge in 2 Corinthians 5 and discover the only motivation strong enough to sustain us through trials, disappointments, and the demands of daily discipleship. With stories of missionaries, pastors, an…

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Preventing Discouragement – Part Two (2 Cor 5: 1-10) 26:23

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Send us a text Episode Notes (Podcast Platforms) Title: How to Prevent Discouragement (2 Corinthians 4:16–5:10) Description: Life is full of pressures, weariness, and moments when discouragement presses hard. But in today’s passage, the Apostle Paul shows us a better way: how to keep our eyes fixed not on what is temporary, but on what is eternal. …

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Preventing Discouragement – Part One (2 Cor 4: 16-18) 24:34

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Send us a text Life has a way of wearing us down. Our bodies grow weaker, our circumstances press harder, and discouragement seems just around the corner. But the Apostle Paul shows us a different way — a way of renewal, hope, and courage. In this episode, we’ll explore Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 and discover how to shift our focus from …