Before the Apostle Paul admonishes his readers to "walk worthy of the calling," he prays that they understand the hope of their calling and the God who offers this hope. In this episode, Paul and Noah spend time unpacking Paul's prayer in Ephesians chapter 1. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach wit…

The Apostle Paul opens his letter to the Ephesians with a section of praise toward God as he reflects on what the Father, the Son, and the Spirit have done on our behalf. Join us in this episode as we discuss the blessings we have in Christ and the assurance we can find in him! Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both p…

Welcome to Season 8: Calling & Conduct! In this episode, Paul and Noah briefly discuss their plan to work through the letter to the Ephesians while considering the specifics of Paul's teaching as well as how that teaching impacts us today. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park chu…

As we conclude our Journey Through James, we spend time considering the consistent truth of God's Word and wrestle with verses which are difficult to understand. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarp…

In this episode, Paul and Noah discuss some of the applications we can make from James' final admonitions to his readers. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/…

Reading James 5 reveals a God of faithfulness, compassion, and justice. Join us as we dive into the final chapter of James! Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/…

Join Paul and Noah as they discuss practical applications from James 4, including the dangers of being friends with the world and the importance of humbly removing sin from our lives. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site …

James 4 begins with an intensely pointed question: "What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you?" What follows is a section of Scripture that clearly illustrates the importance of having a humble heart. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park…

The pages of James 4 are full of ways we can learn about God and his character! Join Paul and Noah as they discuss God's dealings with the humble. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchri…

In this episode, Paul and Noah spend time discussing some of the most important applications from James 3. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/…

James' sober teaching regarding the power of the tongue offers a lot of application for us as we journey through James! Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/…

Join us in James 3 as we consider what this chapter reveals about God. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/

In this episode, Paul and Noah spend time on some important phrases in James 2: "The honorable name by which were called" "Judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy" "You believe that God is one" "Faith apart from works is useless" Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Pa…

James 2 is one of the most application-heavy sections of this epistle. What can 21st century Christians learn from 1st century problems? The answer is largely found in two words: "Love" and "Faith." Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can …

We continue our Journey Through James as we enter chapter 2, again asking the question "What can we learn about God?" Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: https://www.cedarparkchurchofchrist.org/…

In this episode, Paul and Noah each bring for discussion two high-impact points from James 1. James' straightforward, in-your-face teaching challenges us to make practical application in our lives! Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can v…

Having studied James 1 for the purpose of better understanding God, we now turn our attention to better understand the part we have to play. How does James' writing apply to us in our lives? Join us as we continue the journey through James! Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park ch…

Welcome to Season 7: Journey Through James! In this episode, we begin our journey by digging through James 1 for what we can learn and know about God. James' practical instruction and encouragement is rooted in the person of God – how does that expand our understanding of who God is? Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah …

The words of King Lemuel's mother ring out across the millennia: "An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels." In this episode, we unpack the description of the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar…

Proverbs offers wisdom regarding companionship for all ages and all times. Join us as we discuss the impact of our friends and things we ought to consider when choosing our companions. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site…

When the Proverbs tell us that God hates something or finds it detestable, it is worth pausing to consider why. As we learn more about God and his nature, we will better understand how we are called to love what he loves and hate what he hates. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Par…

Generations upon generations have noted and commented on the allure of alcohol. Join us as we look to the wisdom of the Proverbs to consider what is so enticing about alcohol and what warnings we should keep in mind. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar …

In this episode, we continue last week's discussion on parenting, getting into some of the practical issues of instruction, obedience, and correction. Join us as we look to the proverbs for God's insight into practical parenting issues. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church…

The Proverbs offer a multitude of wisdom regarding the purpose, value, and practical effects of parenting. In this episode, we discuss the role of wisdom in parenting as well as the importance of having the right perspective toward parenting. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park …

Join us as we continue last week's discussion on the fear of the Lord with a particular focus on what this fear can and should produce in our minds, our hearts, and our lives. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site at: http…

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge..." In our pursuit of true knowledge and wisdom, the Proverbs are clear we need to start from and build upon the fear of the Lord – but what is the fear of the Lord? And how does that help us in our pursuit of wisdom? Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and…

Like cars, people have blind spots. Join us today as we discuss what the Proverbs has to teach us about what causes our blind spots and some of the best ways we can grow in this area! Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach with the Cedar Park church of Christ in Cedar Park, TX. You can visit our site …

Proverbs has a lot to say about laziness. However, it doesn't just talk about the stereotypical "lazy bum," and instead it challenges us to consider what it means to be truly diligent. Join us as we discuss what counsel the Proverbs can offer the couch potato. Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both preach and teach wi…

Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, "You cannot serve God and money." The book of Proverbs has a multitude of wisdom on proper attitudes about money and our relationship to it. In today's episode, we consider warnings about the danger of wealth as well as admonitions for how we can rejoice in the blessings of God. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://form…

The Proverbs contain counsel that reminds women that wisdom and discretion are of more value than beauty. Join us in this episode as we consider some of the warnings and encouragements that women can find in the wisdom literature. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/Ez6hGTgkA5tQ3i8u…

"My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your hear to my understanding..." So begins the section of Proverbs 5-7 wherein the writer gravely warns the reader regarding the temptation to foolishness and sexual immorality. In this episode, we talk about the relevance these warnings have for Christian men today. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https:/…

While the Proverbs often speak about our speech, James writes in 3:2, "If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body." Indeed, controlling our speech is an act of self-discipline. Join us as we discuss the power of our speech, the importance of our discipline, and the practical advice the Proverbs of…

In a culture that thrives on lifestyle comparison, Christians must be wary of being mastered by the green giant of envy. Join us as we look at the wisdom that James and the Proverbs have to offer regarding the dangers of (and the antidote to) envy. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://forms.gl…

Welcome back to the Proverbs Project! Anger and wrath are consistently warned against in the book of Proverbs. However, when we find ourselves angry, we often also find ourselves at a loss about why we are angry. Join us in this episode as we discuss what makes us angry and the importance of mastering our own spirit. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: h…

Welcome to Season 6! Before we take short break, we introduce our new theme which will focus on drawing practical application from God's wisdom literature. Be sure to tune back in on Septemeber 2 as we begin this journey together! FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/Ez6hGTgkA5tQ3i8u…

Did Jesus really get baptized? When Jesus comes to John to be baptized, his response is "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" This is likely similar to our initial response to Jesus' baptism – why is the perfect and blameless Messiah being baptized? In this final episode of Season 5, we dig into why Jesus' reply is "Let it be so no…

Did Jesus really turn water to wine? In John 2, we are told about "the first" of Jesus' signs which took place at a wedding in Cana. While this passage is often surrounded by secondary discussions, in this episode, we want to get to heart of this sign and understand what this sign tells about Jesus. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/K…

Did Jesus really walk on water? This is most likely the most well-known and widely-recognized of Jesus' miracles and a clear sign of Jesus' divinity. But how does Jesus' miracle and Peter's interaction affect our understanding of faith and commitment to God? FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https:…

Did Jesus really spit in a man's eyes? In Mark 8, we find a miracle that we find strange on multiple levels. First, Jesus spits on the man's eyes to heal him, which is unusual. Then, it doesn't seem to work completely, which is singular among Jesus' recorded miracles. Why did Jesus perform this miracle in this way and what was he intending his disc…

Did Jesus really set a child before his disciples? Several times in his ministry, Jesus used children as an object lesson for his disciples. In this episode, we consider what he was teaching his disciples and how that informs our understanding of Jesus today. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https…

Did Jesus really break the Sabbath? In Luke 6 and Matthew 12, Jesus' opponents accuse him and his disciples of violating Sabbath law. How Jesus responds to these accusations can help us understand the character of God and how that influences the commands he gives. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: …

Did Jesus really curse a fig tree? Found in the same context as cleansing the temple, this account of Jesus causing a fig tree to wither and die is one that often garners questions. What is the purpose of Jesus' response to the tree? FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/Ez6hGTgkA5tQ3…

Did Jesus really drive people out of the Temple? This event recorded in all four gospels gets our attention. Why would Jesus drive people out of the Temple? What are we supposed to learn and understand when reading these accounts? FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/Ez6hGTgkA5tQ3i8u…

"What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate" (Matthew 19:6). While we cannot cover the entire discussion surrounding divorce in a single podcast episode, we want to use our time today to consider the main point of Jesus' teaching in this context so we can better understand what God desires regarding marriage. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER…

"But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you" (Matthew 6:17-18). Should we take Jesus' words here to mean that fasting is something for all Christians through all time? If so, when and how should we fast? F…

"Judge not, that you be not judged" (Matthew 7:1). Edwin Crozier joins us again in this episode as we discuss judgment, hypocrisy, Jesus' instructions in Matthew 7. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/Ez6hGTgkA5tQ3i8u8 Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah…

"If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it" (John 14:14). Edwin Crozier joins us in this episode as we discuss Jesus' teaching regarding faithful prayer. FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY: https://forms.gle/KcGJaxFFtTcXvjaw7 SUBMIT A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/Ez6hGTgkA5tQ3i8u8 Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul and Noah both…

"It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:35). As Paul says farewell to the Ephesian elders, he ends with a reminder of Jesus' teaching about the blessedness of giving. How can we better understand this concept and its importance for our lives? How is our generosity connected to living the Gospel of Jesus Christ? FILL OUT OUR LISTENER S…

"Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart" (Matthew 5:28). This and the verses that follow is are one of the most challenging teachings we find in the Sermon on the Mount. What is Jesus saying about our hearts? And what does Jesus require of us in order to keep our hearts pure? FILL OUT …

"Do not resist the one who is evil" (Matthew 5:39). In a culture where we are encouraged to "fight for our rights," this instruction from Jesus is truly counter-cultural. How are we to understand this command in its context and in our lives today? FILL OUT OUR LISTENER SURVEY SUBMIT A QUESTION Fill out our Listener Survey or Submit a Question. Paul…