The 20-Minute Podcast
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe 20-Minute podcast is a series of biblical talks designed to help you walk closer to God, and to grow as a Christian. The talks are based on the Bible, led by the Holy Spirit, and are designed to help you encounter God, and to equip you to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, and to disciple the saints. I hope you join us.
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Why Is the Creation Important?
March 01, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThis is a more important question that we, as Christians, realize. I will answer that, and discuss exactly why that in this episode.
Repentance
February 23, 2023 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBJesus invited the people in Matthew 4:17 to "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." What does it mean to repent? Is there an amount of sin that is too much for Jesus to forgive? Are there acts that are too heinous for Jesus to forgive, if were to repent? Thus can we disqualify ourselves from the forgiveness of God? Will God reject our repentance? And what is "revival"? I will address these questions in this episode.
#63 Developing Discernment
March 16, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBHow are we to determine whether the messages from modern society align with God or not? How are we to know? In today's society, how relevant is the Bible? Is it even important to read anymore? I will discuss these issues in this episode.
#62 How to Tell If a Dream Is From God
March 08, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHow do we know when a dream is from God? How do we know when we are called by God? What will God require from us? I will discuss these questions in this episode. If you need prayer, contact me at [email protected]. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and perhaps I will answer them on air. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a "glowing" review, as well as a "five star" rating, and please tell your friends about it. That is how this podcast grows. ...
#61 Finding God in Difficult and Dry Seasons
February 24, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBHow are we to approach God in difficult seasons of our lives, much less find him? The wilderness is a place where we find God, and where we are able to better recognize him. Only the strong are led there. But there are mistakes we can make there, and if we avoid them, we can come out through the other side perfectly equipped to effectively live out our calling. If you need prayer, contact me at [email protected]. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and p...
#60 What Is Forgiveness?
February 17, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, I went in, intending to talk about something totally different, but the Holy Spirit had something different in mind, and it was the concept of forgiveness. If you are struggling with bitterness, and are holding on to grudges, please listen, and be blessed. You will be set free. If you need prayer, contact me at [email protected]. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and perhaps I will answer them on air. If you enjoy this podcast, pleas...
#59 The Blood of the Lamb and the Word of Our Testimony
February 10, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, I will explain the significance and the power of the blood of Jesus Christ, through his perfect work on the cross. I will also share of the power that our testimonies hold, and in doing so, I will share a testimony of our time in northern Japan. If you need prayer, contact me at [email protected]. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and perhaps I will answer them on air. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a "glowing" review, as wel...
#59 Breaking Curses
February 10, 2022 02:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, I will explain the significance and the power of the blood of Jesus Christ, through his perfect work on the cross. I will also share of the power that our testimonies hold, and in doing so, I will share a testimony of our time in northern Japan. If you need prayer, contact me at [email protected]. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask them, and perhaps I will answer them on air. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a "glowing" review, as wel...
#58 How to Test a Prophecy
February 04, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn our modern western society today, where spirituality outside of Jesus is encouraged, where deception is rampant, and all the while where Christians are actively seeking the prophetic and a word from God, how are we, the people of God, to discern whether or not a prophecy is indeed from God? I will discuss that in this episode.
#57 How to Pray
January 27, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBHow are Christians to pray? Is praying complicated? Are we to stand, sit, or kneel? Or does it even matter? What words are we to say? In what setting are we to pray? I will discuss these questions in this episode.
#56 How to Read the Bible: Narratives
January 19, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBHow difficult is it to understand the Bible? How educated must we be? Do the stories make sense? Where do we seek help when reading the Bible? I will answer these questions and more in this episode.
#56 Reading the Bible: Narratives
January 19, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBHow difficult is it to understand the Bible? How educated must we be? Do the stories make sense? Where do we seek help when reading the Bible? I will answer these questions and more in this episode.
#55 The Simple Gospel
January 13, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBI have been rather sick all week, and I am in no condition to be recording. My apologies. Please excuse my lack of a new episode this week, and please enjoy what was previously recorded as Episode #17 The Simple Gospel. Thank you, and please pray for me.
#54 How to Study an Epistle
January 06, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhy are epistles so difficult to understand? What can we take from them? How are we to approach them when reading? Can they make us more effective Christians? I will discuss these topics in this episode as we study Paul's letter to Philemon.
#54 Reading the Bible: How to Study an Epistle
January 06, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhy are epistles so difficult to understand? What can we take from them? How are we to approach them when reading? Can they make us more effective Christians? I will discuss these topics in this episode as we study Paul's letter to Philemon.
#54 How to Read the Bible: Epistles
January 06, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhy are epistles so difficult to understand? What can we take from them? How are we to approach them when reading? Can they make us more effective Christians? I will discuss these topics in this episode as we study Paul's letter to Philemon.
#53 Reading the Bible
December 30, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBHow important is a knowledge of the contents of the Bible to the Christian? Why is the Bible important? Why should the Christian read the Bible? Can a new Christian read and understand the Bible? I will discuss these questions in this episode.
#53 How to Read the Bible
December 30, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBHow important is a knowledge of the contents of the Bible to the Christian? Why is the Bible important? Why should the Christian read the Bible? Can a new Christian read and understand the Bible? I will discuss these questions in this episode.
#52 The Christmas Story
December 15, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBWhat kind of a world was Jesus born into? What were the circumstances? I'll say this. They were both strange, and perfect. How ideal were they for Mary and Joseph? How ideal were they for the world? What does that mean for us?
#51 Serving the Correct Master
December 09, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat does it mean when Jesus says regarding money, "No one can serve two masters"? Was he speaking of greed? What exactly is greed? How much money is too much? Is it a sin to be "rich"? I will discuss that in this episode.
#50 The Five Pillars of the Gospel: Peace With God (Romans 5:1)
December 01, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat does peace with God entail? What are the requirements to living at peace with God? Peace with God implies a return to God's original design for humankind. I will discuss that in this episode, as well as each of us, as individuals.
#49 The Five Pillars of the Gospel: Declare and Believe (Romans 10:9)
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBWhy is it necessary to confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord. The book of James explains that our tongues set the direction for our lives. Why is it important to believe that Christ was raised from the dead? How are we to believe it? I will discuss these topics in this episode.
#48 The Five Pillars of the Gospel: Christ Died for Us (Romans 5:8)
November 19, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWe are imperfect and fallen men and women, and Jesus died for us. But who exactly was Jesus, and what was his nature? I will discuss that in this episode.
#47 The Five Pillars of the Gospel: All Have Sinned (Romans 3:23)
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn my second installment of this "series" of episodes on the five pillars of the gospel of Jesus Christ, I will talk about the second pillar, Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God." I use the illustration of David's short comings to explain this important principle. But when we sin, what are we to do? What should be our heart posture towards God? How does God feel about us when we sin?
#46 The Five Pillars of the Gospel: The Creation (Genesis 1:1)
November 05, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThroughout the next five weeks, I will discuss what is known as "The Five Pillars of the Gospel." The first pillar Genesis 1:1, which says, "In the beginning, God created heaven, and the earth." Why is belief in the creation essential to the follower of Jesus? I will discuss that in this episode.
#45 Worship the Living God Only
October 28, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn our culture, where Christianity is no longer seen as favorably as it use to be, how are we to carry ourselves, as people of God? Who is God in such a situation? I will discuss that in this episode.
#44 The Patience of God
October 21, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHow patient is God? He is certainly more patient than we are. Many of God's most difficult lessons are in patience, but they always teach us perfectly as we enter the next phase of our lives. I will discuss that in this episode.
#43 Is Jesus a Socialist, Part 3
October 14, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we will continue our talk on Christianity and socialism, and I will continue answering the question of was Jesus indeed a socialist using Biblical truths. Today, I will use the illustration Jesus gives through his Parable of the Lost Son.
#42 Is Jesus a Socialist? Part 2
October 06, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThis week, I will continue my discussion on whether Jesus was indeed a socialist. Strong clues are given throughout his parables as to whether or not he is indeed one. One of those revealing parables is Luke 20:9-19, the Parable of the Tenants.
#41 Is Jesus a Socialist?
October 01, 2021 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBI've heard many say, "Jesus was a socialist." Is this a statement of fact, or is it a statement that is untrue, and is at its heart, made to manipulate somebody who is ignorant to the Bible? We will examine how Jesus sees socialism and/or capitalism through his teachings, and his parables. This week we will examine the Parable of the Talents.
#40 Walking on Water
September 22, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat happens when you act in faith? How are we to recognize God's voice? What does acting in faith entail? I will address these questions in this episode.
#39 The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
September 15, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWhat exactly is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit? How is it different from water baptism? How do we know when we have indeed been baptized by the Holy Spirit? I hope to shed some light on this topic in this episode.
#38 Standing in Faith
September 08, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWhere does faith begin? What is faith? What are we to have faith in? How does that relate to God? How does that relate to our every day lives? I will discuss that in this episode.
#37 The Purpose of Water Baptism
August 25, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBWhy is being water baptized important? Is it biblical? Who can baptize? I will discuss that in this episode.
#36 Forgiveness
August 18, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWhat does it mean to forgive? What steps have to be taken? Can the relationship be reestablished? Through the book of Philemon, I will discuss that in this episode.
#35 A Guide to Selecting the Right Church For You
August 11, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat makes a Spirit Filled Church? The Holy Spirit! What characteristics are conducive to allowing the Spirit to fill, and move within a church? I will discuss that, and I pray that it is an effective guide to helping you find the right one, if you haven't already.
#35 A Guide to Selecting the Right Church
August 11, 2021 17:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat makes a Spirit Filled Church? The Holy Spirit! What characteristics are conducive to allowing the Spirit to fill, and move within a church? I will discuss that, and I pray that it is an effective guide to helping you find the right one, if you haven't already.
#34 "The Prosperity Gospel"
August 03, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWe hear so much of the "prosperity gospel", and it is spoken in a mocking tone by those who so freely speak it. Does God sanction "prosperity"? I will discuss that in this episode.
#33 Speaking with Prudence and Discretion
July 28, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn our modern world, where we are pressured to do things that many times are not based on the truth, and/or are flat out wrong, how do we face such a situation? Believe it or not, God is faithful in such times. I will discuss that in this episode.
#3 The Gospel
July 20, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBI am out on vacation currently. If you haven't heard it already, please enjoy Episode #3, The Gospel, and I should be back with a new episode next week.
#31 Being Known by God
July 13, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn a world where everybody is trying to get noticed, and "make their mark," what makes God notice you (in a good way)? I will discuss that in this episode.
#30 Obeying the Word of the Lord
July 02, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBUnder what circumstance is it ok to disobey, go against, or abandon a mandate from the Lord? I will discuss that in this episode.
#29 Living Life to the Full
June 25, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn our culture, where a common phrase is your/my "best life", what does that mean? Can we live our "best lives" in the context of the Bible? Absolutely. The only way to "live our lives to the full" is through living in a relationship with Jesus Christ in obedience to him. In this episode, I will discuss that.
#28 Revival, Part 2
June 19, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn our society that tells us to "demand your rights," and to "fight for what is yours," is revival something that we should demand in the same way? Revival requires a degree of humility. In this episode, I will continue our talk on that subject.
#27 Revival
June 10, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWhat is "revival"? It is a term that is heard frequently in western Christianity. Is it mentioned in the Bible? If so, what is Biblical "revival"? I will discuss that in this episode.
#26 The Sword of the Spirit
June 04, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHow are we to interact with the Holy Spirit? Is the Holy Spirit a mysterious being, where it's basically trial and error? We must know the word of God, then apply its principles into our actions in order to develop true intimacy with the living Holy Spirit. I will discuss that in this episode.
#25 The Shield of Faith
May 27, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhere is the safest place in the world to be? Is it that nice first world suburban town with almost no crime, and big beautiful homes, sitting in quite neighborhoods? It isn't. The safest place in the world to be is exactly where God tells you to be, as you act in obedience. I will discuss that in this episode.
#24 The Shoes of Readiness
May 21, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat are the Shoes of Readiness? The Shoes of Readiness are directly tied to our willingness to obey The Father, and to live a life that brings him honor in this evil world. Our willingness to obey The Father is directly tied to our perceptions of him. How do we perceive Him? How should we perceive him? I will discuss that in this episode.
#23 The Helmet of Salvation
May 13, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBExactly what gives us salvation? We, as Christians, know that salvation does not come through works. Salvation comes through faith. How do we exercise our faith in order to receive salvation? I will discuss that in this episode.
#22 The Breastplate of Righteousness
May 06, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhat exactly is righteousness? Is it a complete lack of sin? Is it doing precisely the right thing at exactly the correct moment? As imperfect humans, how are we to live fully righteous lives? How are we to become truly righteous before God? In this episode, I will discuss these questions.