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What are the advantages of being in a Christian marriage? How does having a shared faith make a difference in your love life, your money management, and your conflict resolution? In this episode, my wife and I answer these questions and more. Listen to this episode and see how a Christian marriage can be a testimony of God’s grace. 🙏

This is the last podcast in a two part series on Books 4 2024 to change your life! I have read over 37 books last year and am discussing the best ones! Are you tired of people gazing off into space when you preach? Do you want to learn from some of the best communicators and leaders in the Christian world? Do you want to grow in your personal and professional skills? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this podcast episode is for you. I'm your host, and in this episode, I will share with you some of the books that have helped me improve my preaching and personal growth in the past year. These books cover topics such as: 📖How to design and deliver life-changing messages. Communicating for Change by Andy Stanley 📖 How to use your voice, your story, and your passion to communicate God's truth. Don't Drop the Mic by T.D. Jakes 📖 How to develop and deliver expository sermons that are faithful to the text and relevant to the listeners. Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson 📖 How to preach Christ from all of Scripture, using a grace-based approach that unifies the message and the method. Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell 📖 How to interpret and preach the stories of the Old Testament, with attention to their literary, historical, and theological dimensions. The Art of Preaching Old Testament Narratives by Steven Mathewson I will also share with you some books that have helped me grow in my personal and professional skills, such as: 📖 How to improve your interpersonal skills, build rapport, and win people over. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie 📖 How to achieve personal and professional success by adopting seven habits that are based on timeless principles. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. 📖 How to handle high-stakes conversations with confidence, clarity, and respect. Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. 

This is the first podcast in a series on Books 4 2024 to change your life! I have read over 30 books last year and am discussing the best ones! Are you interested in learning more about the power of the Holy Spirit, the history of Pentecostalism, the evidence for miracles today, and the reasons to believe in God and Christianity? If so, this podcast is for you. In each episode, I will explore a different aspect of these topics, based on the books Practicing the Power by Sam Storms, 50 Pentecostal and Charismatic Leaders Every Christian Should Know by Dean Merrill, Miracles Today by Craig Keener, and I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Frank Turek and Norman Geisler. I will also share some tips and tricks on how to read books effectively and enjoyably. Join me as I dive into the amazing world of Pentecostal and Charismatic Christianity, and discover the rational and evidential basis for the Christian faith. This podcast is for anyone who wants to grow in their faith, experience God's power, and witness His miracles. Subscribe now and get ready to be inspired and challenged.

Are you ready to challenge your understanding of a hotly debated topic? Join me, your host, Lance McKenzie, and my  guest, Jonathan Lee, as we dissect the contentious issue of slavery in the Bible and its stark contrast with slavery in the American colonies. We debunk common misconceptions and discuss the topic in depth.  Together, we voyage through the different forms of slavery prevalent in biblical times, highlighting their significance and the importance of grasping the original context. Our conversation on Paul's teachings about slave treatment and his revolutionary message within the Roman Empire paints a vibrant picture of the New Testament's portrayal of slavery. As we break down the treatment of Hebrew and foreign slaves in the Bible, we challenge the widespread belief that non-Hebrew slaves suffered harsher treatment, providing evidence from scripture and historical research. Our exploration doesn't end with human attitudes towards slavery. We dive into God's view on slavery, considering how it relates to the gospel, and offering a new perspective for both skeptics and believers. We end our enlightening conversation on a note of hope, discussing the ultimate freedom found in the gospel and the importance of holding steadfast in our faith. Join us in this engaging discussion that promises to challenge your perceptions and expand your understanding. 

Has the Law’s authority ended? Do we need to keep ALL the Ten Commandments even the SABBATH?  𝕃𝕒𝕨 & 𝔾𝕠𝕤𝕡𝕖𝕝 𝔼𝕡𝕚𝕤𝕠𝕕𝕖 3 In the final episode of this series we discuss the Abolitionist position and we come to a final conclusion about the Law.  In the series 𝐋𝐚𝐰 & 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥, we will discuss the different viewpoints of this topic and passages of scripture each use. After 3+ weeks, 167 passages, and 400 pages of reading; I am excited to share about this topic! The goal of this study is to understand WHY and HOW to please God. Not to promote lawlessness, immorality, or opportunity for the flesh. We should have a desire to know WHY we do certain things so we may have the proper motive to serve Him.  More resources for this topic:  📚 Five Views on Law and Gospel Bahnsen Greg L. Kaiser, Walter C., Jr. Moo, Douglas J. Strickland, Wayne G. VanGemeren, Willem A.

Episode 2 - Law & Gospel Why should Christian’s keep the 10 Commandments?  Are we obligated to keep some of the OT Laws?  Today we discuss the Preservationist position.  Theonomist:  We should presume that Old Testament standing laws continue to be morally binding in the New Testament, unless they are rescinded or modified by further revelation. -Greg L. Bahnsen “Moralist“ (my term):  [insist] that the moral law (that is, the Ten Commandments) remains in force, while the ceremonial and civil laws of the old covenant are now obsolete along with that covenant itself. -Michael Horton  In the series 𝐋𝐚𝐰 & 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥, we will discuss the different viewpoints of this topic and passages of scripture each use. After 3+ weeks, 167 passages, and 400 pages of reading; I am excited to share about this topic! The goal of this study is to understand WHY and HOW to please God. Not to promote lawlessness, immorality, or opportunity for the flesh. We should have a desire to know WHY we do certain things so we may have the proper motive to serve Him. 

Why should Christian’s keep the 10 Commandments?  Are we obligated to keep some of the OT Laws?  In the series 𝐋𝐚𝐰 & 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥, we will discuss the different viewpoints of this topic and passages of scripture each use. After 3+ weeks, 167 passages, and 400 pages of reading; I am excited to share about this topic! The goal of this study is to understand WHY and HOW to please God. Not to promote lawlessness, immorality, or opportunity for the flesh. We should have a desire to know WHY we do certain things so we may have the proper motive to serve Him. 

How to walk into Monday confidently? How to avoid potholes/storms that happen through the week?  Today we discuss the most climax of this series: the weekly review.  We are doing a series on Redeeming the Time. I have spent over two years working on different techniques of time management and personal organization. This method works well for me and I hope will be helpful to you!  Outline: Review last week Mission statement Plan the coming weekAdd tasks to agenda/ to do list 

How do I keep track of the honey dos?  How do I get stuck again on a project?  Today we discuss tracking our projects and to do items.  New Podcast has just been released for Voice of Thunder! We are starting a series on Redeeming the Time. I have spent over two years working on different techniques of time management and personal organization. This method works well for me and I hope will be helpful to you!  Outline: Why it is important?Where to keep this system?How do you work the system? What can be included in the system?

This episode is the start of a new series on Redeeming the Time. After two years I have found a process that works well to organize my life. I hope it is helpful to help you loose your time!  Outline: 1. What program? 2. What file system?  3. What type of files?

LAST EPISODE! I hope this last episode in the Evangelist series is helpful. Today we go over 12 practical tips I’ve picked up over the last 2 years of evangelizing. I hope they are helpful! God bless. 

I discuss revival praying in this podcast. We discuss how to pray for fresh fire and experience the revelation of the Spirit for the congregation you are preaching to.  Outline: Step 1 - Repent  Step 2 - Which Sermon? Step 3 - What is the heart of the Sermon?  Step 4 - What changes to the Sermon?