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Taking fresh looks at the Bible and some big Christian ideas and how they bring the world into focus, empowering us to live a more eternal kind of life within it.

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Acts 1B – Taking Action in Less-Than-Ideal Circumstances

Today's episode picks up the second half of Acts 1 for a look at how the disciples stepped out in faithfulness in very less-than-ideal circumstances. Four primary observations in this passage serve as four take aways, four bits of actionable wisdom for all of us who will face similar times in our own lives when we have encountered Jesus, everything has changed, yet the path before us is not nearly…

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Acts 1A – Setting the Stage

Acts 1A sets the stage for the extraordinary events that are about to unfold. Luke is clear from the very beginning that what we are about to read is a continuation of some very important story lines that have been unfolding since all of the way back into the Old Testament.

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The Business at Hand #6 – Faithfulness and Judgment

This episode concludes "The Business at Hand" series by returning to Luke 19 for a final look at two big, important Christian ideas: faithfulness and judgment. Share this episode

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The Business at Hand #5 – Being Empowered by the Holy Spirit

Luke records our last account of the King's final instructions for the disciples just before his ascension. After recounting many details we've heard previously from Matthew, Mark, and John, Luke makes this distinct and important contribution to the business at hand – the King doesn't intend for us to do this on our own. We must first wait to be filled with the presence and power of the Holy…

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The Business at Hand #4 – Bringing Peace and Reconciliation

John brings us our third account of the King's business for the disciples between his ascension and his return. Specifically, our business is to be ambassadors of peace and reconciliation. The business at hand is to see people being made right with God, right with each other, and right in the world around them. Contact info: justlaughwithjody@gmail.com Share this episode

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The Business at Hand #3 – Gospeling

Today's episode brings into focus the business at hand according to the King's commission in Mark - Gospeling. Share this episode justlaughwithjody@gmail.com

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The Business at Hand #2 – Discipling

Matthew 28 records the first account of the King's final instructions for his disciples before his ascension. This "Great Commission" is simply this: Make Disciples. Today's episode is simply an exercise in hearing what Jesus had to say: 1. Everyone is to BE a disciple. And every disciple is to MAKE disciples of everyone else. Even the doubters. 2. Discipleship is a life of OBEYING and ABIDING. 3.…

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The Business at Hand #1 - The King's Business

Today's episode is 1 of 5 regarding the business at hand for those of us living between the King's ascension and his return. Episode Link justlaughwithjody@gmail.com

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Movement #3 – Jesus' Vision and Example

Today we look at Mark 4:26–29 and Jesus' vision of life when he is our Savior and King. This vision matches Jesus' own example of ministry, mission, and disciple making. Globally, this passage corresponds with a simple tool known as 4Fields, which brings into focus, clearly and simply, a vision for ministry and mission. This foundational passage and tool provide the framework from which we will…

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Movements #2 – Distinct Movement Values

This second episode on movements explores 2 pairs of values, 2 pairs of biblical principles important for initiating and sustaining disciple-making and church-planting movements. https://www.buzzsprout.com/806117/episodes/12895860

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