The 20-Minute Podcast
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 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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#21 The Belt of Truth
April 29, 2021 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn regards to the Armor of God, not much is said about the Belt of Truth. We assume it is merely, "the truth," and many of us leave it at that. But what is the truth? What is the truth of who God is? What is the truth of who you are in God? Who is the truth? I will discuss that in this episode.
#20 The Armor of God
April 23, 2021 16:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBJesus said to his disciples, "I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents, and as innocent as doves." It's a fact of life that we live in an evil world. It is a fact of life that Satan comes to lie, kill, and destroy. How are we to live victorious lives in such a place? We must begin by putting on the Armor of God daily. In this episode, I will discuss that.
#19 But When You Fast
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBJesus doesn't say "If you fast." He says "When you fast," which means fasting should be a discipline that is a part of every Christian's life. But when we fast, who are we desiring to impress? Are we desiring the adulation of people? Or are we desiring that of God? Fasting, when done with a proper heart posture, shows God that we are serious. In this episode, I will discuss that.
#19 But When You Do Fast
April 15, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBJesus doesn't say "If you fast." He says "When you fast," which means fasting should be a discipline that is a part of every Christian's life. But when we fast, who are we desiring to impress? Are we desiring the adulation of people? Or are we desiring that of God? Fasting, when done with a proper heart posture, shows God that we are serious. In this episode, I will discuss that.
#18 One Truth
April 08, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn our modern society, truth has become relative. "Truth" has multiplied, where one person has her truth, another person has her truth, and yet another has their truth, and each "truth" that each person lives according to is different. Can a society with multiple "truths" remain sustainable? In the context of John 14:6, it cannot. I will discuss that in this episode.
#17 The Simple Gospel
April 01, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBPassion week is a time to reflect on what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross, and in the grave. It is a time when we reflect on the simple gospel of Jesus Christ, which is the implications of Jesus' death, and resurrection back to life. All Christians should be equipped to preach the gospel to a lost and hurting world. In this episode, I will not only share the gospel, but equip the Christian to share it as well. God bless you, and have a happy easter.
#16 Walking in Faith
March 25, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBEphesians 3:20 says, "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think...", but do we truly believe that statement? Our human natures are unable to comprehend the good things that God has for us, in order to glorify himself. Walking in faith requires acting in ways that many will not understand, especially those who do not know God, but God uses us to demonstrate his power and goodness to them, in order that they may turn to him also. I will discuss that...
#15 Godly Feminine Beauty
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn a society that tells us, "gender is merely a social construct." In a society that is blurring the lines between the masculine male and the feminine female, what should the Christian's views on feminine beauty be? The story of Esther gives us clues in the context of 1 Peter 3:3-4 on that rather controversial topic. In this episode, I will discuss that.
#15 Godly Feminine Beauty and Strength
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn a society that tells us, "gender is merely a social construct." In a society that is blurring the lines between the masculine male and the feminine female, what should the Christian's views on feminine beauty be? The story of Esther gives us clues in the context of 1 Peter 3:3-4 on that rather controversial topic. In this episode, I will discuss that.
#14 The Nature of Prophecy
March 10, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBMany times, the Lord gives us a word, and we are certain of it. What happens when that word appears dead. What happens when that word no longer appears possible? Should we remain in faith? Should we give up, and move on, thinking that either God is not as faithful as we had though? Or do we simply believe that maybe that word wasn't actually from God? In this episode, through the story of Joseph in Genesis, I will discuss this concept. God bless you, and I hope you are blessed.
#13 Waiting on The Lord
February 18, 2021 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIsaiah 40:31 says, "But those who wait on The Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." What does it mean to "wait on The Lord"? In this episode, I will illustrate that spiritual discipline with the story of David's anointing in 1 Samuel 16, as well as a testimony of my personal experience.
#12 Wheat and Weeds
February 11, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBOn this episode, I discuss Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds. Where does such a sobering truth fit in today's society? Where does such a sobering parable fit in today's "watered down" church? Jesus only spoke the complete truth, as he lived a perfect life. I will discuss that in this episode.
#11 Experiencing God For Yourself
February 04, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBSo many people rely on the faith of others. Now is the time to experience God for yourself. Power comes when faith is claimed as one's own, as opposed to listening to, and believing stories of other Christians. A testimony is a story of a real and personal encounter with God. The goal of every Christian should be to acquire as many testimonies as possible. A strong Christian has a faith of his/her own, and is rich in testimonies. In this episode, I will discuss that.
#10 Who Is Under Judgement
January 28, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBI will unpack two contrasting stories in John 2 in order to display who God holds to a higher standard, and to whom he shows mercy. God holds leaders in positions of power to those higher standards. So imagine how angry he could be, if they are using their positions to profit off of the perpetuation of abortion, human trafficking, and the deterioration of our inner cities. In this episode I discuss that, and the future of America.
You Are the Branches
January 20, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat does it mean when Jesus says in John 15, "You are the branches."? What does it entail. It's a rather sobering statement when you look at the complete statement. Without Jesus, we are cut off. We are not bearing fruit, and thus we are dying. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Nobody comes to the Father, except through him. In this episode, I will discuss this important illustration.
#9 You Are the Branches
January 20, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat does it mean when Jesus says in John 15, "You are the branches."? What does it entail. It's a rather sobering statement when you look at the complete statement. Without Jesus, we are cut off. We are not bearing fruit, and thus we are dying. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Nobody comes to the Father, except through him. In this episode, I will discuss this important illustration.
#8 An Elijah-Like Moment Is Coming
January 14, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBWhat happens when more multiple realities exist? Chaos ensues. To use the parlance of our times in America, this is not sustainable. There is one sole universal truth. "Your truth / my truth / his and her truth / their truth" are all expressions that express lies. In this tempestuous political environment, an Elijah-like moment is coming, where God will show the world, his people, and the establishment church THE truth. Thank you for l
#7 Hearing the Voice of God, Part 4
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBA way that God speaks through his people is through others, particularly words of knowledge. A word of knowledge is word given to a particular person by God to be spoken to another specific person. This word is something that only that person would know about the other solely through a revelation by God. In this episode, I will share my testimony of how I became a missionary through a word of knowledge from a mentor. I hope you enjoy this, and are blessed because of it.
#6 Hearing the Voice of God Part 3
December 23, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBI hope everybody has a merry Christmas. In keeping with the theme of Christmas, and the theme of hearing the voice of God, I will discuss the story of Mary and Joseph that is chronicled in Matthew 1:16-25. When God speaks, it is never without purpose or meaning. God has a specific planned strategic purpose for speaking to his people, as he did with Joseph in that incredible story. I hope God speaks to and encourages you as you walk with him. I hope you are blessed as you listen.
#5 Hearing the Voice of God Part 2
December 17, 2020 01:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBDoes God speak to his people audibly today? Absolutely, he does. In this episode, I will share two different stories of God speaking in my life, and I speak on the story of the prophet Elijah in 1 Kings 19. Thank you for downloading. And thank you for listening. I hope you are blessed as you listen.
#4 Hearing the Voice of God
December 07, 2020 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBCan God speak to us in today's world? Absolutely. How does God speak to us? He never goes outside the boundaries of his word, the Bible. In order to recognize the voice of God, and to recognize what he is doing in the world today, we must become familiar with the Bible. God speaks to us through the Bible, through dreams, through visions, and through his still small voice. For the Christian, the one who has accepted Christ into his/her heart, all these means of hearing God come from t...
#2 "Even Though I Walk Through the Valley..."
November 21, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBPsalm 23 is a passage of scripture that Christians around the world know by heart. It is a scripture that demonstrates the favor of God upon those that love and rely on Him. In this episode, I share a story about a visit to a certain maligned nation. I hope you are blessed by this testimony.
#1 The Prophetic
November 14, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn these tumultuous times in which we live, people want to know whether or not God is real, and people are wondering whether or not God is able to intervene, with those questions, many seek the prophetic, giving rise this current phenomenon. As genuine prophets of God arise, giving words of comfort, so do false ones, acting as wolves in sheep's clothing. How are we to recognize the real? How are we to recognize the fake? Deuteronomy 18:18-22 and 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 are passages that c...