An archive of Jacob Nannie's Sermons & Teachings
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Join comedians Jacob Trimmer and Tim Groeschel in a mashup of true crime, history, and comedy as they swap stories and make jokes about people throughout time who have lived interesting and violent lives. Get your dose of grindhouse history every Tuesday, because everyone likes violence as long as it's happening to someone else. Feel free to reach out to us with any feedback or comments at [email protected], https://www.facebook.com/LTFpodcast, or https://twitter.com/PodcastLTF.
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Discover the wonders of faith with "The Divine Discourses Podcast," your journey through theology, history, and apologetics, and more exploring the depths of the Gospel and Christian beliefs. Each season unfolds over twelve engaging episodes, designed to teach, challenge, and inspire your walk with the Creator. Join us and transform your understanding of the divine into an adventure of learning and profound insight.
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SERMON – Becoming a Good Person: Is It Possible? | 2 Peter 1:3–4
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42:01Preached on May 4, 2025 at Christ Community’s Shawnee Campus, this sermon explores the deep question at the heart of the Christian life: What does it mean to be a good person—and how do we actually become one? Drawing from 2 Peter 1:1–4, I invite you to consider not only what virtue is, but how the beauty and power of Christ form us into good peopl…
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Ep. 559 James Douglas, Lord of Douglas
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1:25:21Welcome back, dear listeners, as we take another foray into Scotland. Because everyone loves hearing about the English getting their dicks kicked into the dirt, who cares that it's gonna end tragically because that's what happens to the Scots? Anyway, James Douglas was dope as hell, and the man knew how to fight. And boy did he love doing it. He sp…
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It's time to take a trip down south to Tasmania, or as I call it, Australia adjacent. When I first heard that Harry Murray had the nickname of "Mad" I didn't really see it. Nothing jumped out as too crazy. Then I saw his picture and yup, those eyes? He's crazy as fuck. But in a good way. The military bottled that crazy up and hurled it at the enemy…
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LECTURE – An Eschatology of Hope: Living Toward Christ’s Victory | Foundations of Christian Doctrine
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44:49This lecture, "An Eschatology of Hope, delivered as part of the Believe Core Class at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, reframes the study of the end times through the lens of hope. Rather than focusing narrowly on debates about hell or the timing of Christ’s return, this session presents a broad biblical vision of God’s unfolding plan from Genesi…
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Today we're talking about a man with the blandest of names, John Riley. He's also Irish if you couldn't tell from the episode picture of a statue with the world's most Irish face, so you know what that means. A story that ends tragically, that's right! He shows up here in America after getting out of Ireland when the getting was good, and signs up …
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SERMON – Jesus Invites: Take Up Your Cross and Follow | Mark 8:27–9:1
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35:03This sermon, "Jesus Invites, preached on April 13, 2025, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, marks the climax of the "Who Do You Say That I Am? series on the Gospel of Mark. Preaching from Mark 8:27–9:1, the message focuses on Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ and Jesus’ invitation to take up the cross, lose our lives for His sake, and fi…
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Prepare to be confused, dear listeners. For today we'll be talking about Lester Brockelhurst, a dude whose motives and decisions make absolute no goddamn sense ever. He started his life as just a simple good old boy from the Midwest, then becomes a Mormon, then runs off to 1930s Chicago and decides to reinvent himself. And then every decision he ma…
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LECTURE – The Doctrine of the Church: God’s Redeemed People and Their Mission | Foundations of Christian Doctrine
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28:18This lecture, "The Doctrine of the Church (God’s People), delivered as part of the Believe Core Class at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores the identity and mission of the church. Using a surprising illustration from the TV show House*, the session challenges cultural cynicism and calls believers to embrace their role as part of God’s rede…
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Today we're taking a trip back to the 1800s to talk about a group we haven't gotten around to very often, but who kicked major ass, the Punjabi Sikhs. These were some brutal pipe hitting motherfuckers, and when Hari Singh Nalwa showed up, he became the most pipe hittingest of all of them. A figurative and literal giant, this dude started leading so…
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It's time to hit the high seas again, dear listeners. This time it's to talk about Henry Morgan, scourge of the Spanish long before he became the scourge of the livers of anyone with $20 (Yes, Captain Morgan). As a privateer, he was one ballsy motherfucker, and got so lucky you'd think he had a horseshoe and a 4 leaf clover up his ass. Or maybe the…
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SERMON – Jesus Provides: Feeding the 5,000 and Calming the Storm | Mark 6:31–52
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33:34This sermon, "Jesus Provides, preached on March 23, 2025, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, displays Jesus' compassion and miraculous provision. Preaching from Mark 6:31–52 as part of the "Who Do You Say That I Am? series, the message highlights how Jesus meets physical and spiritual needs and calls His followers to trust His sufficiency. I unp…
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This week we return to everyone's least favorite island, Great Britain. But we're going way back in time to some double digit years to talk about badass Celtic queen, Boudica. Our tale picks up when the Romans decided to do the one thing you shouldn't do to a woman made out of fury and vengeance, and that's underestimate her. And cue Bodies by Drow…
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LECTURE – Christ's Atonement: Victory on the Cross and Our Response | Foundations of Christian Doctrine
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31:05This lecture, "The Doctrine of Christ’s Atonement and Our Response, delivered as part of the Believe Core Class at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, unpacks the central Christian teaching of the cross. Focusing on how Christ’s atoning sacrifice brings unexpected victory, the message calls students not just to understand the cross intellectually bu…
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Today we're covering another dude from one of our favorite time periods, the American Civil War. George Henry Thomas was real good at his job and he made sure to get shit done. Even before the Civil War when we were snatching up all that sweet Mexican land. But dude had the worst luck and wound up playing second fiddle to a lot of people you'll rec…
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Good news, dear listeners, we were able to get this episode out on time. So join us on this trip down to the land of mustaches to talk about Emiliano Zapata. This dude grew up loving his land and his country and he committed his life to fighting for it. There were some problems along the way though...So turn your headsets to Spanish, throw on some …
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SERMON – Jesus Liberates: Freedom from Darkness | Mark 5:1–20
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38:45This sermon, "Jesus Liberates," preached on March 2, 2025, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, proclaims Jesus’ unrivaled authority to free people from evil. Preaching from Mark 5:1–20 as part of the "Who Do You Say That I Am?" series, the message highlights Jesus’ power to liberate even the most hopeless cases and restore dignity and purpose. I …
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Today's person of discussion is one evil bitch. Nannie Doss had a not great childhood, but that doesn't excuse the fact that she did a lot of heinous shit throughout her life without a shred of guilt. Not just that, but we also have a classic case of incompetence from the authorities that went on for years. No excuses, they fucked up baaaaaad. So g…
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Today we're heading to Greece to talk about a woman who had some real hardcore nicknames, which were pretty well deserved because Mariam Soulakiotis did some real heinous shit. But don't worry, she's not to blame, obviously. She's just a regular ol' pious nun, and she'll tell you who was really responsible for all the torture and death. Just listen…
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SERMON – Jesus Surprises: Redefining Family and Forgiveness | Mark 3:20–35
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38:59This sermon, "Jesus Surprises," preached on February 16, 2025, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores the shocking way Jesus redefines family and confronts religious blindness. Preaching from Mark 3:20–35 as part of the "Who Do You Say That I Am?" series, the message highlights the surprising and unsettling ways Jesus calls people into God'…
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LECTURE – The Doctrine of the Trinity: Knowing God as Father, Son, and Spirit | Foundations of Christian Doctrine
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43:34This lecture, "The Doctrine of the Trinity," delivered as part of the Believe Core Class at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores one of the most profound truths of the Christian faith. Narrowing in on the Trinity from the broader doctrine of God, this session explains why the triune nature of God is foundational for Christian belief and ever…
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Today we return to the unforgiving desolate wasteland that is Russia to talk about the Soviet Union's greatest hero, with the medals to prove it, Georgy Zhukov. This dude gave his country everything, killed a ton of nazis, and did it while being a pretty damn stand up guy. In a sea of corruption and shitbags, this dude was an awesome shining light …
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LECTURE – Why Study Theology? Knowing God and Growing in Faith | Foundations of Christian Doctrine
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19:06LECTURE – Why Study Theology? Knowing God and Growing in Faith | Foundations of Christian Doctrine This lecture, "Why Study Theology?" delivered as part of the Believe Core Class at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, invites students to see theology as an essential part of knowing and worshiping God. Using the EFCA Statement of Faith and the book E…
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Oh boy are we bringing you some proper scum today, dear listeners. Stephen Morin may have started his life in Rhode Island, but he traveled all around the US getting into is shenanigans. And not the good, clean fun kind of shenanigans. The fucked up, horrendous kind. But on the plus side you get to hear Tim's impotent rage at this guy as more and m…
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It's time for us to go back in time to the days when the pasta eaters unfortunately ruled the world, the days of Rome. Aurelian was an alright dude though. Unless you were somebody that pissed him off. Then he was basically the devil given flesh. Dude did not fuck about when it came to people that wronged him. But he's got a great story, and we lov…
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SERMON – A Shepherd King: God's Comfort and Leadership | Isaiah 40:1–11
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35:34This sermon, “A Shepherd King,” preached on January 26, 2025, at King’s Cross Church in Lyons, Kansas, offers a vision of comfort and hope from Isaiah 40:1–11. Preached to a small, faithful congregation during a transitional season, the message highlights the tenderness and authority of God as the Shepherd King who comes to gather, lead, and care f…
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This week we're headed to a different land, though still owned by the English, Australia. They pretend they're free, but we know different! Anyway, Bradley John Murdoch has the most Australian face I've ever seen. And just like the landscape and wildlife and exchange rate and weather and gun laws (I can keep going), he fucking sucks. He has one of …
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It's time to take a trip to the land with the worst language ever invented, Wales. Be prepared for a metric shit ton of mispronunciation with this episode, because boy is it a struggle. Anyway, Owain Glyndwr was a badass back in his old timey day and lived a pretty bonkers life, if you can get past all the stupid names. So give the least important …
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Boy have we got a doozy of a weirdo for you for our first episode of the year today, dear listeners. Ricardo Lopez was a dude that just wanted one thing. But he wanted it really, really badly. And he obsessed over it. Then he found out the thing he wanted, that he was never gonna get anyways, wasn't gonna happen (shocker). So he did the only natura…
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SERMON – Jesus Arrives: The Beginning of the Gospel | Mark 1:1–13
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28:16This sermon, _“Jesus Arrives,”_ preached on January 5, 2025, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus (during a weekend snowstorm!), launches the new series _“Who Do You Say That I Am?”_ on the Gospel of Mark. Preaching from Mark 1:1–13, it traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry—the fulfillment of God’s promises, the preparation by John the Baptist, a…
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Happy new year, dear listeners! Today we're going evil adjacent to talk about the spawn of Josef Stalin, one of the worst humans to ever exist. His son, Vasily Stalin, isn't nearly as bad, but he is comically inept and his life was a lot of fun to make fun of. Turns out the apple can fall pretty goddamn far from the stupidly mustached tree. Enjoy!…
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Happy Hanukkah, dear listeners! And I guess Christmas too or whatever. Anyways, we have a fun treat for you today, James Devereux. Who despite having a name like a Confederate general, was a dude who found himself on the right side of history. Starting with being in charge of the defense of a little known island in the Pacific that may or may not h…
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Today we have a truly rare find for you, dear listeners. A Confederate that doesn't suck! Well, completely anyways. You see, Jack Hinson was just a simple man who wanted to run his farm in peace. I mean, sure, maybe his farm was a massive sprawl with slaves...Ok, he still sucked. But anyways, he wasn't allowed to just be a farmer, so he picked up h…
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SERMON – Waiting for a New Shepherd | Isaiah 40:1–11
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35:43This sermon, "Waiting for a New Shepherd," preached on December 15, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, invites us to receive the comfort and hope of Isaiah 40. As part of the Advent series, it highlights the tenderness and power of the coming Messiah—the Shepherd who gathers and leads His people. I unpack: • God’s comfort for His weary peo…
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Well hello again, dear listeners. I hope you're ready for another nightmarish tale of tragedy from World War 2 era Poland, cuz that's what we're talking about today. Harry Haft was a survivor. And he survived literal hell. But it turns out when you go through those kind of experiences, well, they can have a bit of a lasting effect on you. Just look…
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You read that name right, dear listeners. Today we're talking about the big sword swinging, Mel Gibson appearing man himself, William Wallace. The Guardian of Scotland, which also might be the original name for Groundskeeper Willie, is pretty famous thanks to the movie about him. Now you can hear the true story! And all the, "yea that part wasn't t…
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SERMON – Waiting for a New Story | Isaiah 6:1–13
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37:35This Advent sermon, "Waiting for a New Story," preached on December 1, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores Isaiah 6 and the transforming vision of God’s holiness. Isaiah's call to prophetic ministry reveals a deeper longing for God’s cleansing, glory, and ultimate restoration. I unpack: • Isaiah’s overwhelming vision of God’s holin…
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Hey there again, dear listeners. We're back with another non-scumbag episode today. We're talking about Mary Edwards Walker, a badass broad who managed to accomplish some incredible things in her day. Now, you might notice something missing from her story and don't worry, I address it. Plenty of great moments and quotes to be had in this episode, s…
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Now don't let appearances fool you, dear listeners. Willis Augustus Lee may look like a huge nerd, but he was a real hellraiser as a kid and a big ol' swinging dick on the sea as an adult. Dude did a lot of great shit, and when his country needed him to fuck up some Japs on the ocean, well that is exactly what this man did, playing a significant ro…
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We're back with another uplifting tale for you dear listeners! Just kidding. While Rubin "Hurricane" Carter did quite a few bad things in his life, he also did some dope stuff. But none of that matters because his life got shoved pretty far off the rails and out of his control, and it didn't go great. Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is…
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SERMON – A Family Generous in Mission | Romans 15:14–33
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33:53This sermon, "A Family Generous in Mission," preached on November 10, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, focuses on Romans 15:14–33 and Paul’s passion for gospel expansion. The message highlights how generosity and partnership fuel the church’s mission, urging us to live with global vision and local faithfulness. I unpack: • Paul’s heart f…
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Welcome back, dear listeners. Today we're going back to the only Revolution that matters, America's. And we're talking about a badass Polish dude who decided to throw in with our lot. Tadeusz Kosciuszko may have an awful, garbage name, but the man kicked some major ass. And he helped knock dumb English dicks into the dirt, so he's alright in our bo…
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Well, dear listeners, do we have a real scumbag for you today. Clifford Olson is pretty much rotten to the core. I genuinely can't think of any redeemable qualities about this garbage person anyway. Even other criminals were like, "Wow, this guy fucking sucks." And he never lets up. All the way to the bitter end, dude is a shithead. Tune in for the…
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Today we're going the opposite direction from the war hero of last week to talk about this proof that short people are evil. Francis Crowley earns that last name by being an shitty little bastard his entire life, culminating in what I'm gonna call the least successful crime spree ever, and he deserved what he got. Anyways, enjoy!…
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We've definitely had some ups and down when it comes to the decency of the people we cover, but this dude Clarence Sasser? Top goddamn notch. He joined the Army because drafts don't really give you a choice, but he made the most of that time in his life and his story is full of just genuine goodness on his part. Listen in and find out what all I'm …
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It's been a while since we talked about a dope wild west gunslinging badass, so instead of that, Tim decided to cover this cowardly dickbag of a man. Awesome. Cullen Baker was a real piece of shit, there's pretty much no way to argue any differently. But hey, that means we get to unrepentantly dump all over him and his life. And we definitely take …
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SERMON – A Countercultural Family | Romans 13:1–7
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38:20This sermon, "A Countercultural Family," preached on October 6, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, reflects on Romans 13 and the Christian's relationship to governing authorities. Delivered during an election season, this message wrestles with Paul’s teaching on submission to authority and how Christians live as a distinct, gospel-shaped f…
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Today's subject is part inspirational tale, and part depressing warning about how garbage life can be. You get to decide which one gets through to you! Either way though, Donnie Andrews was a bad motherfucker in his day, he just happened to direct that energy in a bad way, as he later admitted. He also manages to do something that we haven't seen i…
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Today's entry is another blast from the past, John Hunyadi. He came around in Hungary at a time when those dastardly Ottomans basically ran the show, and he sharpened his skills fighting against them along the borders between his lands and theirs. In fact, he was so good at fucking with the Ottomans he turned up in other episodes we've done. Now yo…
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SERMON – A Self-Giving Family | Romans 12:3–8
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41:00This sermon, "A Self-Giving Family," preached on September 22, 2024, at Christ Community’s Shawnee campus, explores Romans 12:3–8 and the call to serve one another in humility. Part of the “Living as a Family” series in Romans, it challenges listeners to discover and deploy their spiritual gifts in love. I unpack: • Seeing yourself with sober judgm…
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Today's subject is just a nice, ordinary military badass. Or is he? James "Bo" Gritz (not pronounced how you think) did in fact do some shit kicking for the military, but that's just the start of this crazy ass story. The rabbit hole goes deep on this one, and there are enough twists to get M. Night Shyamalan's dick hard. Enjoy!…
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