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1 Peter 1:3-12 - Familial Language, Angels, Spirit of Christ - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

March 24, 2024 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about adoption and being "born again." Then we jump into "angels that long to look" and end with the interesting use of the genitive in v11. Enjoy! Key thought from this episode: You are born again and given an inheritance. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

1 Peter 1:1-2 - Intro, Elect and Foreknowledge - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

March 17, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a topic that is very controversial and sure to stir up some feelings. Listen closely to what is being said and what is not being said - and let us know what we might need to clarify later on in this book! Key thought from this episode: Read the text carefully and thoughtfully. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Habakkuk 3 - Worship (Life as Worship DDP) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

March 10, 2024 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Pastor Chris shares some DDP material written a few years ago. Life as Worship is one part of our "Description of a Discipled Person" (or DDP). May we grow as worshippers! Key thought from this episode: Worship is a beautiful thing. Let's live it out. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Habakkuk 2:18-20 - Silent Idols - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

March 03, 2024 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk idols and our pagan culture - with some crazy stories. Enjoy. Key thought from this episode: Idols are silent and if they are not, be very afraid. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Habakkuk 2:15-17 - Wine and Nakedness - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

February 25, 2024 18:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about wine in the New and Old Testaments and also a little on Genesis 9 and the phrase "looked upon nakedness." This episode is not inappropriate, but may not be good for kids - FYI. Key thought from this episode: Wisdom is important and will be helpful in all things. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Habakkuk 2:12-14 - Injustice and Habakkuk - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

February 18, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris do a report card of how we feel about Habakkuk so far. Also, we jump into a Christian's response to justice - feel free to push back. Key thought from this episode: Our response to injustice is very important. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Habakkuk 2:9-11 - 5 Woes and Wealth - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

February 11, 2024 18:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about why we did 5 woes and did not cover them in one sermon. Then we talk about wealth and loneliness. Key thought from this episode: Are you on the right path? Use your wealth properly. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Habakkuk 2:6-8 - Wealth and Debt - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

January 28, 2024 18:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about wealth and debt. Key thought from this episode: Debt is bad, using it subjugate others is worse. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Habakkuk 2:2-5 - Wine - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

January 21, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about wine and metaphor while considering what this means for translation. Some technical details are worked through - don't get lost in the details, but notice them! Key thought from this episode: Intoxication comes in many forms potentially. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 - Babylon - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

January 14, 2024 18:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about Babylon as power-hungry ancient nation and the archetype of evil in the ancient and modern world. We are just scratching the surface of what it would be like to be an ancient person, but let your imagination run wild. Key thought from this episode: Babylon is evil, but God promises better. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info. ...

Habakkuk 1:1-11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

January 07, 2024 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about Job and Habakkuk and the parallels between the two books. Join us for a crazy journey through the Bible and consider how you would respond to God's goodness. Key thought from this episode: We expect punishment when we "deserve it," but not when we think we don't. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Sacrifice (Advent 4) - 2 Corinthians 2 and Leviticus 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

December 17, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris have a meaningful discussion together about sacrifice and what God does in and through His people. Key thought from this episode: Be a pleasing aroma for the Lord. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Comfort for a Weary Soul (Advent 3) - Luke 1:46-53 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

December 10, 2023 18:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

Pastor Chris brings a message of love and hope to weary folks weighed down by the holidays. Not everyone will have a "Merry Christmas" this year, as we all know. May we search for answers from the "God who provides" - Yahweh Yireh - and realize He is more than enough no matter where we are. Key thought from this episode: God provides even for the weary. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out park...

Revelation from God (Advent 2) - John 10:1-18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

December 03, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about God's revelation and what this means for us today. Consider general and special revelation and how it has been used throughout the ages. This topic can be controversial, so listen with an open mind and heart and hear what we are saying (not what we are not saying). Hope it helps a bit! Key thought from this episode: God has revealed Himself and in some ways continues to do so. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!...

What is Advent? - Matthew 2:1-2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

November 26, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Pastor Chris talks about Advent. What is it? Why do we sometimes do it? What are the candles and themes about? Enjoy! Key thought from this episode: Advent is an old tradition that Park Hills sometimes observes. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Discipline and Glory - Zephaniah 3:14-20 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

November 19, 2023 18:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk discipline and feeling intimidated by "greatness." Also, check out the glory of the Super Soaker. Super Soaker Key thought from this episode: God is great, greater than anything we experience on earth. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Day of the Lord - Zephaniah 3:9-13 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

November 17, 2023 02:38 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk language, one accord and the day of the Lord. It may not be what you think - so listen in and hopefully enjoy it. Key thought from this episode: The Day of the Lord will come again and again from our perspective. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Mornings and Mercy - Zephaniah 3:1-8 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

November 05, 2023 18:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the morning motif in the first part of Zephaniah 3. Further, we jump into the hotbed of controversy with justice and oppression and how things aren't as easy as they seem at first glance! Key thought from this episode: God's justice is perfect. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Owls and the "Holy Land" - Zephaniah 2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

October 29, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss some fun details from Zephaniah 2 (like owls, I AM, and who ruled "Palestine"). If you enjoy history, pull out a map and tune into this episode. Political Map of Israel Settlement Map of Israel Settlement Map of Israel (Peace Now) Key thought from this episode: Israel is the center of a very significant geographic target. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out pa...

Historical Background for Zephaniah - Zephaniah 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

October 22, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss some of the historical backdrop for Zephaniah and the tension felt by the Jews in the 6th-8th century BC. Enjoy! Key thought from this episode: God is working always. Fear Him. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Missions Sunday - A Talk with Jonathan Pierson

October 15, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

Pastors Chris and Jonathan discuss his journey with Jesus and missions as we consider our missions Sunday. Key thought from this episode: God calls us to be a part of His missional work. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Meant to Be | Parents [Part 5] - 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

October 08, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Kelley and Pastor Chris talk about the broken world we live in and how to survive and thrive in the midst of brokenness. His presence is key and letting Him guide us through is the way to freedom and light. Enjoy the listen. Key thought from this episode: He will lead us through the brokenness. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Meant to Be | Parents [Part 4] - 1 Timothy 4:11-16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

October 01, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MB

Pastors Mark and Chris discuss spiritual parenting using Paul and Timothy as a model for us to consider. Key thought from this episode: The Bible is full of spiritual parenting advice - listen to it. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Meant to Be | Parents [Part 3] - 1 Chronicles 28:10-11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

September 24, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss David and his family - warts and all. What does it mean to be "chosen" and what do we do with this information? We do not answer all the questions, but will provide enough of a framework for you to help structure parenting and following God as His "chosen" people - 1Pe 2:19. Key thought from this episode: God's redemptive plan is acted out by "the chosen" - and He knows better than we do. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might...

Meant to Be | Parents [Part 2] - Ephesians 6:1-18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

September 22, 2023 00:34 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

Merri and Chris discuss the dynamic of some of the families in the Bible - some of the highs and lows. Also, an overarching principle of the Christian family is presented - hope it helps a little! Key thought from this episode: God's design and plan for the family is not undefined in the Bible. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Meant To Be | Parents [Part 1] - Galatians 4:1-7 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

September 10, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

Pastors Rich and Chris discuss adoption and God's family while considering what that means for us. Rich's adoptive history provides some interesting background - enjoy his testimony in this episode! Key thought from this episode: You've been adopted by God and redeemed by Him, thereby you have rights. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

The End of Mark - Mark 16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

September 03, 2023 15:15 - 14 minutes - 20.6 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the end of Mark and why we did not preach it. Hope you enjoy! Episode 117 - Translation and Textual Criticism Key thought from this episode: Not all texts are created equally. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Myths and Jesus - Mark 15:42-47 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

September 01, 2023 17:01 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a philosophical topic - was Jesus based on ancient myths and do the rumors on-line bear any fidelity? We are more than aware of "what is out there" but rest assured, Jesus is unique. Key thought from this episode: Being exposed to different "truths" is fine - but Jesus needs to be King! We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info. ...

Crucifixion - Mark 15:1-41 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

August 31, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

Pastors Rich and Chris discuss crucifixion - what it is and some of the practices surrounding it. It is a brutal way to die, but was not exclusively Roman. There is nothing easy about what Jesus went through, and this should cause us to think about what He did. Key thought from this episode: Jesus died a brutal death. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

James, John and Peter - Mark 14:66-72 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

August 30, 2023 20:24 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MB

Pastor Chris and Merri talk about some of the early disciples (James, John and Peter) and discuss what we do know about them. Gallicantu Photo from our Israel trip Gallicantu Photo from our Israel trip Key thought from this episode: We know little about the early disciples, but what we do know is important. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

I AM and Judas - Mark 14:43-65 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

August 20, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk some of the interesting ideas with "I AM" and why the chief priests would freak out hearing that word. Also, we investigate the scant material on Judas and do some speculating/explaining on who he is and why some would be sympathetic. Key thought from this episode: Jesus is exactly what the high priest thinks is blasphemy. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhil...

Peter and Sacrificial Love - Mark 14:32-42 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

August 13, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

Pastor Chris and Kelley Arevalo discuss Peter and the prayer of Jesus in Mark 14. We talk about the flesh being weaker than the spirit and Peter's possible temptations. Then we discuss God's sacrificial love and imagine some aspects of how intense and beautiful Jesus' love really is. Key thought from this episode: Our spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check ou...

Essenes and some Passover Tidbits - Mark 14:12-31 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

August 06, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a unique and mysterious group called the "Essenes" by 1st Century historians. They also dive into the idea of Passover and show some connections to our practice of communion or "The Lord's Supper" while considering our practice and how we partake at Park Hills. Key thought from this episode: Jesus is our Passover Lamb. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkh...

Anointing and Some Interesting Ideas - Mark 14:3-11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

July 30, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

Pastors Rich and Chris talk about anointing and the woman at Jesus' feet. There is so much in the Bible about anointing, and we go to a few of those ideas here. The Bible Project Anointing Series Key thought from this episode: Jesus is anointed for burial. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Different Eschatology Views - Mark 13:1-14:2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

July 23, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

Pastors Parker and Chris discuss different views of the end times and how they may affect one's views of life and how to read the Bible. We might be surprised to find that the prevailing ideas in America - from books like Left Behind - are not the only views out there! Blue Letter Bible Help Key thought from this episode: Focus on Him and it will be okay "if you get it wrong." We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email chris.stukenberg@parkhill...

A Priestly King? - Mark 12:35-44 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

July 16, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

Pastors Mark and Chris talk through a shadowy figure in the Old Testament - Melchizedek - and consider the motif of a kingly priest. God's ideal for His people is to have one person serve as the leader of all. This is supposed to be Him, so why do so many NT authors pick up on the OT usage of Melchizedek? Also, who is this guy? Key thought from this episode: Jesus is our priest in the order of Melchizedek. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Ema...

Shema and the 2nd Temple Period - Mark 12:28-24 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

July 09, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about the Shema and living in the time of the Second Temple. We just begin to scratch the surface of some of the tension Jesus might have felt. Key thought from this episode: Love God with everything you've got. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Welcome Parker!

July 02, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MB

Pastors Chris and Parker talk student ministry and his testimony. Welcome, Parker to the team! Key thought from this episode: We have a new member of the pastoral team. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Politics and Realities in the Early Roman Empire - Mark 12:1-27 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

June 25, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss some of the political realities at the time of Jesus and how He masterfully walks through it all. Also, we talk about the way New Testament writers interact and use the Old Testament. Books mentioned (with links): Evangelical Theology by Michael Bird Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Carson and Beale Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Beale Key thought from this episode: Jesus was a master within His c...

House of Prayer - Mark 11:12-33 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

June 18, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the temple complex and how corrupt it was at the time of Jesus. Key thought from this episode: Corrupt systems and practices will never sit well with God. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

A Tour of Jerusalem (audio) - Mark 11:1-11 - Notes from the Cutting Floor

June 11, 2023 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris walk through 1st Century Jerusalem and attempt to give you an audio walkthrough. Key thought from this episode: Come to Israel at some point! We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Davidic Lineage - Mark 10:46-52 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

June 04, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

Pastors Chris and Alex talk through some issues with Davidic lineage and show these scholars have it wrong. Then a discussion about the Passion and "looking back" is discussed. Key thought from this episode: Reminiscing about Jesus' last days must have been hard and amazing for the early church. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Son of Man, etc - Mark 10:32-45 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

May 28, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk the Son of Man in Daniel 7, go down a rabbit hole and briefly touch on the semantic range of "baptism." Key thought from this episode: Jesus is God, the Son of Man and this title is loaded with meaning. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Trust - Mark 10:13-31 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

May 14, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris take a look at the children and rich young ruler. Key thought from this episode: We trust the character of God and can rest in Him. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Divorce and Remarriage - Mark 10:1-12 - Notes from the Cutting Floor

May 14, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB

Pastors Chris and Alex discuss marriage, divorce and remarriage. The goal is to chase the ideal and know that wherever you are at... aim for the ideal with your current spouse. Grab Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible by David Instone-Brewer if you would like. Key thought from this episode: Aim for the ideal. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Where's verse 44 and 46? - Mark 9:30-50 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

May 07, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk textual criticism, translation and hell with no sense of irony or completion. Enjoy the listen and try to stay awake. Key thought from this episode: We can trust the Bible. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Women in Mark - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

May 03, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MB

Pastor Chris, Merri Lane and Kelley Arevalo talk Mark, the women in Mark and some insights with women in this Gospel. Merri and Kelley are making their debut on the Park Hills Podcast, so enjoy! Key thought from this episode: Women are not minor characters in Mark. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

For My Sake - Mark 9:30-50 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

April 27, 2023 23:44 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk denominations, distinctives and try to explain when to plant our flag. We think it is important to remain humble but not be afraid to make a decision and plant a flag when necessary. Key thought from this episode: Theological/denominational humility is helpful, but only if we are true to Christ. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info. ...

Transfiguration and Demon-possession - Mark 8:27-9:26 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

April 23, 2023 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about how the disciples knew it was Moses and Elijah, losing our life for Jesus' sake and viewing discipleship through a better lens. Key thought from this episode: You have one life, use it well and follow Jesus. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Discipleship [Part 1] - Overall Theory for How Park Hills Makes Disciples

April 18, 2023 19:31 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB

We are going to do a long series about discipleship and what it is. This is the opening to that discussion - get ready to potentially take notes and enjoy! Key thought from this episode: Jesus was not making disciples by accident. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address! Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.