Jesus Changes Everything

JCE ep 5.3.23 Sacred Marriage, 10 Commandments Intro; Tucker Carlson; Good News, 2nd Mile; Month of Sundays Intro; Sibling Rivalry

Lisa and I discuss the 10 Commandments. I consider Tucker Carlson's swift Fox exit, Jesus' command that we go the second mile, start a new series, a Month of Sundays and encourage more patience among believers.

JCE episode 4.26.23 Sacred Marriage, Proverbs 31:28-31; Devil in the Blue Dress; Nimrod; 70s Candy; God's Co-creators

Lisa and I conclude our conversation on Proverbs 31. I consider the work of the devil is spreading sexual confusion, remember Nimrod, long for 70s candy and remind us that we are called to exercise dominion, reflecting God's glory in creation.

Jesus Changes Everything, ep 4.19.23 Sacred Marriage, Prov. 31: 24-27; Tax Returns; Good News, Vows; In the Beginning Descendants; Axis of Evil

Lisa and I talk about Proverbs 31: 24-27. I consider the nature of tax returns, the list of Noah's descendants in Genesis, Jesus on vows and our nation being part of the axis of evil.

JCE ep. 4.12.23 Sacred Marriage, Prov. 31:23; NHL Pride; Good News, Divorce; That 70s Kid, Metric

Lisa and I discuss Prov. 31:23. I give thanks for NHL players pushing back against Gay Propoganda, consider Jesus' teaching on divorce, remember the failure of metric and celebrate our capacity to see Christ.

JCE ep 4.5.23 Sacred Marriage, Prov. 31:21, 22; AI and Jobs; In the Beginning, Noah's Curse; That 70s Kid, Station Wagons; Lord of the Darkness

Lisa and I continue our journey through Proverbs 31. Does Artificial Intelligence mean we'll be out of jobs? Noah Curses Ham, That 70s Kid Remembers Station Wagons and Worshipping the Lord of Darkness.

JCE ep 3.29.23 Don't Take the Bait; In the Beginning, Drunk Noah; Good News, Murder in our Hearts; Beatings as Blessings

Lisa is recovering from an illness, so no Sacred Marriage. I encourage us to be law abiding citizens, even when provoked. cover Noah's nakedness (pun intended), remember Jesus' warning about hatred in our hearts and give thanks for the blessing of God's discipline, even when it hurts.

Jesus Changes Everything episode 3.22.23

Lisa and I continue to look at Proverbs 31. I consider the political strategy of wagging dogs, remember baseball from the 70s, give thanks for God's rainbows and deal with the question of headcoverings.

Jesus Changes Everything 3.15.23

Lisa and I continue to discuss Proverbs 31. I remind us of what we don't know about the Project Veritas debacle, consider what Jesus warns us our righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees, remember our obsession with stereos in the 1970s and compare our misuse of the biblical text with the state's misuse of the Constitution.

Jesus Changes Everything, Ep. 3.8.23

Lisa and I discuss more of Proverbs 31. Plus, Wu-WHO? I consider Jesus coming to fulfill not destroy the law, God establishing civil government in Genesis 9, and our folly in seeking the approval of man.

JCE ep 3.1.23

Lisa and I begin a discussion on Proverbs 31. I consider if we're close to World War III, expound on God's covenant with Noah, remember how big boxing was in the 1970s and ask if the Reformation was really necessary.

Jesus Changes Everything: Sacred Marriage, Peace; Wide World of Sports; Neo-Liberal Churches

Lisa and I consider the blessings and importance of peace in the home. I remember the strange conglomeration that was ABC's Wide World of Sports and give hints on how to recognize neo-liberal churches.

Jesus Changes Everything 2.15.23

Lisa and I consider some ground rules for dealing with disagreements. Plus, I look at the World Economic Forum, the meaning of salt and light, Valentine's Day circa the 70s and more.

JCE ep 2.08.23 Sacred Marriage, Plans II; My Valentine; In the Beginning, Noah's Birds, Preaching Against Leviathan

Lisa and I discuss our plans for 2023. I give thanks for Lisa, my Valentine, consider the birds Noah sent from the ark, remember the Steelers' dynasty and wrestle with preaching against the state.

Jesus Changes Everything ep 2.1.23

Lisa and I discuss our plans for 2023. I consider the import of Biden's classified documents, the folly of trying to live on the spiritual mountaintop, death by flood and the blessing of persecution.

Sacred Marriage, Forgetting; God Shuts the Door; Happy Stoic New Year

JCE ep 12.21.22

Lisa and I consider the importance of remembering special dates in the history of a relationship. Plus, I remember my child-like faith that may have impacted the most iconic play in the history of the NFL. Finally, our annual reading of Annette Gulick's "The Spirit of Christmas Presents."

JCE ep 12.14.22 Sacred Marriage, Fasting; Twitter Dump, Supplemental; Ad Hominem; Good News, Beattitudes Again; That 70s Kid, Christmas Shows

Lisa and I discuss the blessings and reasons for fasting. I take another look at Musk's Twitter Dump, consider the folly of ad hominem arguments, give a final consideration to the Beattitudes and rank the top 5 Christmas shows of the 70s.

JCE ep 12.07.22 Sacred Marriage, Theology of Feasting; Twitter Dump; In the Beginning, God Divides; Divine Simplicity

Lisa and I consider the reasoning behind celebrations. I give my two cents on Elon's first big twitter dump and the 1st Amendment, look at Noah against the world and consider God's love in light of His simplicity.

Sacred Marriage, Prayer II; Counting Votes; In the Beginning, Noah Finds Favor; That 70s Kid, Electronic Toys

Lisa and I continue our conversation on praying for one another. I consider the struggles we have with counting votes, how Noah found favor with God and more.

Jesus Changes Everything 11.23.22 Sacred Marriage, Prayer; Religion or Relationship?; Twitter's New Boss; In the Beginning, Sons of God; Good News, Blessed Are

Lisa and I discuss how we pray for each other. Plus, is Christianity a religion or relationship? We consider Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter and in In the Beginning we consider the meaning of "the Sons of God." Finally, in Good News we begin our look at the beattitudes.

JCE ep 11.16.22 Sacred Marriage, Hopes and Plans I; Christian Nationalism; Savorless Salt; Good News, Sermon on the Mount; That 70s Kid, Toys

Lisa and I discuss our hopes and plans for the acreage the Lord has provided for us. Plus, the pros and cons of Christian Nationalism, how the church has lost its savor, Jesus delivers the law and I remember toys from the 70's.

JCE ep 11.09.22 Sacred Marriage, Hopes and Plans; Diesel Fears; In the Beginning, Genesis 5; What We Don't Know; That 70s Kid, Backyard Football

Lisa and I discuss God's blessing us with 17 acres of land and some of the ways we pray the land will bless our family and the kingdom. I consider conspiracies and the fear we'll run out of diesel. In the Beginning looks at Genesis 5 and the line of Seth. We consider out call to humility and remember football in the backyard.

Sacred Marriage, Blessing; Election Advice; An Ode to Fall

Lisa and I consider the call to return blessing. I give counsel on voting, speak an ode over autumn and more.

Sacred Marriage, Evil for Evil; Government Force; Good News, Repent; Those 70s Shoes

Lisa and I consider our call not to return evil for evil. Plus, why government s force, as it should be, and how that ought to inform us as we vote. The call to repentance and remembering the great sneakers of the 70s.

JCE ep 10.19.22 Sacred Marriage, Compassion; Paypal Dives & More

Lisa and I discuss the importance of compassion in marriage. I consider Paypal's stock dive, plus, In Search Of... the &0s.

Sacred Marriage, One Mind; Jab Lies; Minimum Wage?; Cain and Abel; Those 70s Cars

Lisa and I discuss our call to be of one mind. Plus, why lying destroys the truth as evidenced by Covid vaccine lies. Does minimum wage help? Cain and Abel plus, Those 70s Cars.

Jesus Changes Everything October 5, 2022

Lisa and I discuss how a man's prayers might be hindered. Plus the temptation of Jesus, First Church of the Not So Bad and more.

Sacred Marriage, Weaker Vessel; Ian and God; In the Wilderness

Lisa and I discuss what it means that wives are the weaker vessel. I explore God's relationship to calamities like Hurrican Ian. We consider Jesus' temptation, and more.

Sacred Marriage, Political Pawns, In the Beginning, Lunch Boxes, Racial Issues

This week we consider a husband's call to dwell with understanding, the real impact of political decisions, what Adam should have done, lunch boxes of the 70's and why there remain racial struggles in the church.

JCE ep 9.16.22

Lisa and I continue our journey through I Peter 3. Plus, the gassy President, Jesus' baptism and more.

Sacred Marriage, Adornment

Lisa and I discuss Peter's instructions regarding beauty, adornment and modesty.

That 70s Kid, Hide and Seek; After Birth Abortions

We remember the joys of childhood games. Plus, how pro-lifers sometimes reason just like pro-abortion people.

Racial Issues in the Church; In the Beginning, A Help Suitable

Our Ask RC considers why there are so many racial issues in the church. Our journey through Genesis takes us to the creation of Eve.

Good News, Tough John; Curating Movies, Saint Vincent

We look at the ministry of John the Baptist. Plus, the good and the bad of Saint Vincent, the latest Bill Murray movie.

Psalm 33; What We Don't Know About Our Neighbors

We consider Psalm 33 and explore that which we don't know about our neighbors.

Inflation

A brief explanation of the true meaning of inflation, and the federal government's responsibility for it, plus why it is so destructive.

That 70s Kid, Baseball; Faith and Repentance

We remember what baseball used to mean to boys across the nation. Plus, how faith and repentance are two sides to one coin.

Preaching the Congregation's Sins; In the Beginning, In the Garden

In our Ask RC segment we consider whether a pastor should preach to the sins of his congregation. In our In the Beginning segment we consider Adam's life in paradise.

Good News, John's Baptism; Atin-Lay, Ira Dei

Our Good News segment considers John the Baptizer's work and its meaning. Our Atin-Lay segment considers the meaning of Ira Dei, the wrath of God.

Psalm 32; The Bliss of Ignorance

We consider Psalm 32 plus to the bliss of living in ignorance.

Sacred Marriage- Soft Answers

Lisa joins me as we continue to look at Peter's direction to married couples. Today we focus on the power of a soft answer, and the temptation to hit back hard.

That 70s Kid, Disney Movies; 1st Church of the Not So Bad

We remember the Disney movies of my childhood, live action, not fairy takes. Plus, how the church sees itself and how it ought to.

Why is the church so full of phonies? In the Beginning, Dust

Ask RC considers why it is that the church has such a rampant problem with phoniness. In the beginning celebrates what it means that God made man from the dust.

Good News, Flight to Egypt; Cataclysm

We consider Matthew's description of the flight to Egypt of Joseph, Mary and Jesus. Plus, the meaning of cataclysm.

Psalm 31, Rejoice

We take a look at Psalm 31. In addition we consider our calling to rejoice before the Lord. We have much for which to give thanks.

Do Unto Others

We consider our call to do unto others as we would have them do unto us, applying it to the question of religious liberty.

That 70s Kid, Novelty Songs; Homage

We remember the novelty songs and comedy scripts we heard on Top 40 radio. Plus, the lesson Joshua learned from Jesus.

Does God want us healthy and wealthy? In the Beginning, Rest

We consider whether God wants us healthy and wealthy. Plus, what does it mean that God "rested" on the seventh day?

Good News, Wise Men; Curating Books, The Splendid and the Vile

Our journey through Matthew brings us to the visit of the wise men, and we celebrate God's glory in fuflilling prophecy. Plus, Erik Larson's look at the London Blitz.

Psalm 30; Into the Depths

We consider Psalm 30 and the unfathomable smallness of the universe. Yes, the smallness of the universe.