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Episode #49 - Hoping for Grace (Phil 1:20a)
Season 1, Ep. 49
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(Phil 1:20a)
If I asked you to name your most embarrassing memory, I'll bet you wouldn't have much difficulty remembering it (although you might not be too keen on telling me about it!) As a matter of fact, I'm pretty sure that all of us have a whole string of deeply buried (maybe even long repressed) memories that are shrouded in embarrassment, humiliation, and shame. That's normal, of course, and just part of being human, I suppose. But have you ever wondered how much our lives are shaped and steered by those memories? How many of our decisions and core values are directly a result of our earnest intention to avoid ever having to experience those mortifying memories ever again? Many of us shield ourselves and build a highly-engineered fortress around our hearts, guarding our words and actions to carefully eliminate any risk of saying or doing anything that will be snickered at or scorned upon. We want to avoid shame and embarrassment at all costs, so we climb in our bunker and guard the door. It is a tragedy, really. Too many of us live shackled to shame.
The Apostle Paul found a different path in life. He had shackles, no doubt. But his shackles were made of metal and they didn't hold him back from being one of the most revolutionary men in all history. Paul had learned the secret of living free from the shackles that bind most of the rest of us. His secret? Cultivating confidence in the coming of God's goodness and grace.
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Music: "Most Holy Place," by Doug Beiden. https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.
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08:05||Season 1, Ep. 0Did you enjoy treasure hunts as a child? I certainly did. Which, perhaps, explains why I consider Bible study to be so captivating: it is an unending exploration of a spectacular treasure mine filled with the most breath-taking gems ever discovered. Join me in this introductory episode, as I explain why I am embarking on this journey, and why I'm so excited to to share it with you.Special Note: The music, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.
1. Episode #1: Two 'No's and a Go
18:16||Season 1, Ep. 1Today, our study of Philippians begins a detour into an entirely different book of the Bible as we examine the "who, what, why, and where" contextual background that will set the stage for Paul's ministry in Philippi.Main Passage: Acts 16:1-10The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.I would love to hear your thoughts and questions. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
2. Episode #2: Setting Foot in Philippi
19:57||Season 1, Ep. 2Join Paul and his companions as they bring the Gospel to Europe for the very first time and light a spark that will set western civilization on fire for over 2000 years. It all starts in a city called Philippi -- a city that has a fascinating history of its own: from massive gold mines to epic Roman battles, it's a city with a large and diverse population . . . including one spiritually thirsty lady who is about to become fhe first Christian convert on the European continent.Main Passage: Acts 16:11-15The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.Thoughts or questions about the podcast? Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
3. Episode #3: Eruption of Disruption
16:57||Season 1, Ep. 3In today's journey with Paul and the boys, we'll take a look at how ancient Greek mythology and demonic attacks threatened to disrupt the fledgling mission in Philippi. And along the way we'll be reminded of the devious schemes that the enemy still to this day uses to try to divert us from the Kingdom path.Main Passage: Acts 16:16-8The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.Thoughts or questions about the podcast? Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
4. Episode #4: The High Cost of the Gospel Mission
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5. Episode #5: Earth-Shaking Worship
15:06||Season 1, Ep. 5When your situation is dark and cold and painful and hopeless, where does your heart go? If you're like me, situations like that can tend to push us toward captivity. But there's another path available. Today, I'm reminded that my circumstances cannot dictate my mood, unless I allow them to. And the great privilege of every Christian is that we can defeat the powers of Darkness itself by bringing Light into blackened prisons and Joy into hopeless dungeons. And the great weapon that we have in this battle is Worship.Main Passage: Acts 16:25-26(cf. 2 Chron 20)~~~~The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.I would love to hear your thoughts and questions. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
6. Episode #6: Shaken and Awakened
15:27||Season 1, Ep. 6So often in our world, the aftermath of an earthquake can seem like nothing but a scene of destruction. But sometimes, our almighty God uses traumatic events to turn our lives upside down (or right side up). In today's episode, we get a front row seat to witness a hardened Roman warrior whose life and beliefs got thoroughly upended in a dramatic, middle-of-the-night encounter with the Gospel.Main passage: Acts 16:26-31~~~The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.If this podcast has blessed you, I would love to hear from you!. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
7. Episode #7: Unshackled
13:10||Season 1, Ep. 7There's nothing like the joy you see on the face of someone whose life has just been turned right side out. When God transforms a man, every aspect of his life gets painted with new colors. But sometimes, in this weary world, the paint on our own transformation can begin to fade and crack. If you find the colors on your soul growing dim today, perhaps what you need is to spend a few minutes leafing through the photo album of another man's first moments with Christ. In today's episode, we will do just that.Main passage: Acts 16:32-34~~~~The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.If this podcast has blessed you, I would love to hear from you!. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.
8. Episode #8: Apostolic Attitude
16:45||Season 1, Ep. 8Study a man under pressure or privilege and you will see what he is made of. The true character of a man is revealed both by troubles or triumph. The Apostle Paul claimed, later in his life, that he had "learned the secret of being content... whether living in plenty or in want" (Phil 4:12). In today's episode, we will have the opportunity to see what to make of that claim. Today we're going to watch Paul during his last hours in the city of Philippi, and as we do, we're going to get an unvarnished picture of what's really going on his mind and heart. And what you find there might actually surprise you.Main Passage: Acts 16:35-40~~~~The music for this podcast, "Most Holy Place," was graciously crafted by Doug Beiden. Listen to more of Doug's beautiful work at https://www.beidenmusic.com/music.If this podcast has blessed you, I would love to hear from you!. Contact me at KevinMote@live.com.