Second Thoughts with Austin Gentry
142 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsAustin Gentry currently serves as the Young Adults Pastor for Second Baptist Church in Houston, TX. The following podcast will feature messages from the ministry, conversations about theological topics, and thoughts about culture and Christianity.
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Unpopular Truth - Amos 1 & 2
September 04, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Amos might be one the most unpopular prophets in all of Israel because he spoke what needed to be said most when people wanted to hear it the least. He levels charges against the people of God, not just the enemies of God; because if there's no justice inside the community of God's people, then we shouldn't vocalize its absence elsewhere.
Revival For Today - 2 Kings 22
August 29, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | King Josiah leads the final reform of Israel, bringing spiritual revival and renewal. But there is no secret or complexity to what brings revival and renewal; what was true back then is just as true for us today.
Are You Sure About God? - 2 Kings 12
August 08, 2022 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | 2 Kings 12 features King Jehoash, a king who technically did the right things, but only because of the godly influences in his life. A closer look into his life reveals a lack of personal faith all along. His life and legacy symbolizes a relationship to God without priority, passion, or personal investment.
Bold Faith, Big God - 2 Kings 6-7
July 31, 2022 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The nation of Israel is in distress, and they have no where to turn, except to the LORD. What they discover is that their big obstacles and few options and viable outcomes were too small, too narrow for God. He provided in an unconventional, unexpected way.
Limping & Running - 1 Kings 18
July 11, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Elijah challenges the Israelites, the prophets of Baal, and King Ahab in one epic showdown on Mount Carmel. His message is clear: when people follow the Yahweh, you run instead of limp, you experience life instead of drought.
Remove, Repent, Restore - 1 Kings 15
July 03, 2022 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | King Asa inherits the southern kingdom of Judah - and it's in an abysmal condition. But he begins making reforms that will change the culture for the better. What he did and how he did it provide us a helpful template for what to do to grow in godliness and righteousness in our own lives.
Decision Making - 1 Kings 12
June 26, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | 1 Kings 12 documents "Rehoboam's Folly," where certain burdens unmet by God are driving certain decisions that are destructive. How do we make good decisions? What's the driving force behind them?
Divided Heart - 1 Kings 11
June 20, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | 1 Kings 11 documents the end of King Solomon's life, which ends on a tragic note. The ending of his life, however tragic, offers two things that couldn't be more relevant for how we live our lives today: a sobering warning, but also a deep promise.
Then Hear In Heaven - 1 Kings 8
June 18, 2022 18:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | 1 Kings 8 documents the apex moment of King Solomon's life and legacy: the completion of the Temple of God in Jerusalem. 1 Kings 8 documents the day the Temple is finally completed and ready, like a big ribbon-cutting moment, featuring its initiation, dedication, benediction, and celebration. Even though the Temple is long gone, it represents an important truth - how God relates to us and how we relate to God - which is still in tact today through Jesus ...
My One Request - 1 Kings 3
June 05, 2022 20:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | When Solomon was only 20 years, God came to him in a dream, granting him a request of whatever he desired. Solomon asks for wisdom, and God gave it abundantly. The following story shows us how we perceive wisdom, how we receive wisdom, and how God gives wisdom.
Consuming vs Contributing - 2 Thessalonians 3
May 31, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In light of the end and Jesus' return - looming ever so increasingly day by day - we have the temptation to neglect our daily responsibilities on this earth, in looking forward to the next. But according to the Apostle Paul, this tendency is rooted in a wrong view of work and our calling for today.
Authentic Assurance - 2 Thessalonians 2
May 23, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Amidst all the doctrinal instruction about the end times, the antichrist, and judgment day, there is a singular question couched into that conversation that matters more than anything else: Am I saved? Am I right with God? And how do I know? In the following text, the apostle Paul provides some authenticating signs of a genuine, saving faith, because assurance to the believer is at all time premium in the Christian life.
The Antichrist Effect - 2 Thessalonians 2
May 16, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In 2 Thessalonians 2, Paul talks about the mysterious figure, the Antichrist, and the signs associated with his coming and reign. And even more so, the essence of this antichrist that is alive and active today.
Stagnant, Stale, Stalled Out... to Growth Again - 2 Thessalonians 1
May 08, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Paul gives the Thessalonian believers an exhortation about taking their next step. Likewise, how do we grow in faith and love?
One Message, Many Tapas - 1 Thessalonians 5
May 01, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Paul, Silas, and Timothy finish their letter to the church at Thessalonica by outlining a whole host of practical applications of what it looks like when the gospel messages bears on the life of the believer. In it, we can see 8 main practical applications.
The End & The Now - 1 Thessalonians 5
April 25, 2022 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Without knowledge of the end, it will be impossible to assign meaning to the now. How can we live our lives meaningfully in the present? Knowing what's to come and what will happen at the very end.
Raptured & Ready - 1 Thessalonians 4
April 11, 2022 03:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | When it came to the second-coming of Jesus, the end of the world, and the resurrection of the dead, the church at Thessalonica had questions - like most of us do about these things. But according to Paul, these questions are not just a matter of truth and information, but of hope and transformation.
Shared Life - 1 Thessalonians 2
March 14, 2022 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The opening verses of 1 Thessalonians 2 detail the way that believers grow in authentic, Christian community. It comes by sharing our losses, sharing our gains, and sharing our mission.
Authentic Faith - 1 Thessalonians 1
March 07, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The Apostle Paul commends the early church at Thessalonica for many reasons; but his affirmation of them provides a litmus test for us to see what authentic faith really looks like, especially when the 'rubber meets the road.'
Heart of Prayer - Daniel 9
March 01, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The book of Daniel is full of sensational stories, miraculous events, impressive feats of faith, and stunning demonstrations of God's faithfulness. But there's one common denominator in all of these stories: a life built on the faithfulness of prayer.
Nightmare of Pride - Daniel 4
February 06, 2022 19:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Daniel 4 recounts the spiritual growth of King Nebuchadnezzar - from his salvation to his sanctification - all before he becomes a footnote in the the story of God's sovereign purposes on earth. Even though Nebuchadnezzar is a king, God grows and sanctifies him just like He grows and sanctifies all of us.
Soul On Fire - Daniel 3
January 31, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Daniel 3 features one of the most famous stories of the Bible, where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are thrown into the fiery furnace for their faith in God and refusal to worship King Nebuchadnezzar. The story gives us timeless principles to live by and profound insights into our culture today, about what it means to worship God while living in Babylon.
Dry Bones & New Life - Ezekiel 37
January 09, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In chapter 37, God gives Ezekiel a vision of a valley of dry bones, representing the nation of Israel - what their spiritual life is like and how they have felt for years. God promises, however, to resurrect their dead hearts and give them new life. He does so through His Word, His Spirit, and His People.
Pride & Privilege - Ezekiel 28
January 02, 2022 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In the book of Ezekiel, God gives a word to many different nation who have treated Israel with contempt. In chapter 28, God speaks directly to the King of Tyre, a king who 'has it all' but defames God by glorifying himself. The following audio focuses on how we, too, ought to steward God's blessings to us.
Unanswered Prayers - Ezekiel 20
December 20, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | There are certain prayers that God does not answer; because if He did, He would be reinforcing our own sin and destructive habits. Here's why we ought to submit to his general, clear Word before asking for a special, specific word.
Refresh & Reconcile - Philemon
November 29, 2021 02:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The letter of Philemon is Paul's shortest letter in the New Testament, but perhaps his most conversational and impactful about how the gospel bears on day-to-day Christian living and relationships. In only 335 words, Paul gives a compelling answer for how to reconcile with one another, and in doing so, refresh our relationship with God in Christ.
Picking & Choosing - Colossians 2
November 07, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The church at Colossae was navigating through the delicate, yet demanding, distinctions and decisions of falsehood and truth. But even more than that, their confusion with their own Old Testament presented a point of contention. Paul gives resolution and clarity--precisely what they needed to hear back then, and what we need to hear today, too.
First Order Life - Colossians 1
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Paul's letter to the church at Colossae is one of exhortation that right believing leads to right living. Paul shows us how to approach doctrine, what is the right doctrine about Jesus Christ, and what is the right doctrine about salvation.
Contentment & Generosity - Philippians 4
October 11, 2021 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Paul ends his letter to the church at Philippi by ending on the high note of contentment. According to Paul, it is the highest demonstration of applying the gospel to our lives, and also the highest demonstration of what it means to partner with other believers for the kingdom's sake.
Godly Disagreement - Philippians 4
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Paul's letter to the Philippians is all about gospel partnership; and in the following letter, he addresses many facets of partnership. In chapter 4, he shows the church how to navigate through the inevitability of disputes that will still allow for continued, future partnership together.
Resume or Righteousness - Philippians 3
September 27, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The Apostle Paul indicates that there is only two ways to build an identity, and therefore, grow as a person and believer: Finding our identity in our own resume, or in Christ's righteousness. Philippians 3 shows where each foundation leads.
Grace In Suffering - Philippians 1
September 13, 2021 02:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In his letter to the Philippian believers, he encourages them that God has a 'rather-more' grace in store. While suffering might reveal wrong motives, it can also refine us in more ways than we can imagine. What if your suffering was about more than just you?
Partnership & Joy - Philippians 1
September 06, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Paul's message to the church at Philippi is one of gospel partnership, joy, and gratitude. As he shows us, partnership is critical to perseverance in our walk with Christ.
Meaning of Death - Ecclesiastes 9
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Death is the only certainty of life. Under the sun, the grave is unfair; its purpose is evil and madness. But under heaven, grace is unfair; and death is is redeemed for good.
A Wholly Wisdom - Ecclesiastes 7
August 15, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Ecclesiastes, a book on the wisdom and meaning of life, gives us a balanced view of wisdom itself. In chapter 7, we see a 'wholly' type of wisdom, the holy kind that comes from God: Jesus.
Melting Clocks & The Meaning of Time - Ecclesiastes 3
August 01, 2021 21:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The book of Ecclesiastes is one of the least familiar books of the Bible, but it features one of the most popular passages in all of the Bible: "There is a season for..." King Solomon shows us why time is meaningful, and ultimately, how it can be redeemed and stewarded for eternity.
Restoration In Suffering - Job 42
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The book of Job ends on a note of humble trust, reconciliation and restoration, and an experience of abundance, beauty, complete inheritance, and fullness.
Wisdom For The Hurting - Job 36
July 04, 2021 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Elihu is a friend of Job who gives truly godly counsel. In contrast to Job's other friends and their harsh comments, questions, and counsel, Elihu gives a Job a right view of God, a real reason to trust, and a warning to be mindful of, and a promise to stay grounded in.
Where Is Wisdom? - Job 28
June 27, 2021 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | When we suffer, we tend to ask the question, "Why?" But after that has run its course, we then switch gears and start asking another question: "Where?" We look in a myriad of ways to different people, places, and things to answer our deepest, most difficult questions. By looking at Job's 'where,' we find wisdom for our own 'why.'
Friend of Sufferers - Job 19
June 21, 2021 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | When Job suffered, he learned a host of important truths in the valley. He learned what friendship does and does not look like in suffering, how to grieve and learn in your suffering long-term, and how to hope in future grace of the gospel promise. By looking at Job's life, we see great encouragement for our own.
God Plans Your Pain - Job 1
June 07, 2021 03:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The book of Job starts off with God's providential plan, namely, to allow Job to suffer. Though Job's suffering happened 4000 years ago, his suffering and God's plan in our suffering, relates just as much to us today. God is the same God, has a plan for us, and is using even the worst of our suffering in redemptive--not vindictive--ways for His glory and our good.
Your Emmaus Road - Luke 24
May 24, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | On the road to Emmaus, Jesus reveals himself to two of his disciples, yet in a mysterious, enigmatic way. Why be so coy and confounding, immediately after the resurrection? Jesus had a bigger reason than just a 'spiritual high' - it would be something else that would sustain them for the rest of their lives.
Counting The Costs - Luke 22
May 10, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In Luke 22, Peter follows Jesus at a distance and then ends up denying Jesus 3 times. We are all like Peter: We count the costs, keep our distance, and deny Jesus' lordship in our lives. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus draws near to us and claims us, and does so at the cost of his very life.
Lord's Supper, Our Meal - Luke 22
April 26, 2021 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | In the Lord's Supper, Jesus connects himself to perhaps the most sacred tradition in all of Judaism: The Passover. He shows us what the meal points back to, what it means for us now, and what promise it makes about the future.
I am Zacchaeus - Luke 19
April 12, 2021 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Maybe you remember singing the song 'Zacchaeus was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he...' back in Sunday School as a child. It's true, the song makes light of Zacchaeus and his small stature; but Zacchaeus' story is a heavy one, packed with large biblical themes.
Stones Cry Out - Luke 19
March 28, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The Triumphal Entry is more than just Jesus' celebratory entry into Jerusalem during Passover. It's laden with strangeness, irony, and prophesy. There's darkness and destruction, but there's also truth and hope.
Cleansed & Restored - Luke 5
February 15, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Luke 5 features back-to-back stories where Jesus heals someone: first, to a leper; then, to a paralytic. In the following message, we'll see how these two stories are intricately connected, and what they teach us about God, our relationship with Him, and our impact on the world.
When God Hides From You - Luke 4
January 24, 2021 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Luke 4 recounts one of the most interesting interactions of Jesus with the religious leaders. In referencing a story of Elijah and Elisha, Jesus shows us a sure-fire recipe for missing God: trying to control and redefine Him on our own terms instead of His.
12-year-old Jesus - Luke 2
January 04, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | Scripture recounts only one picture of Jesus Christ between the time he is a baby and turning 30-years-old when he starts his public ministry. What's significant about this one story? Here's how a story of Jesus' childhood is relevant to us in our adulthood.
Surrender Your Throne, and Live - Revelation 5
December 07, 2020 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBSecond Baptist Church - Houston, TX | The book of Revelation may be one of the most confusing, complicated, and cryptic books in the entire Bible, but it nevertheless may be the most hopeful, confidence-giving books of the Bible as well. Revelation 5 focuses on repentance, a key tenet throughout the Bible, and certainly the most critical prerequisite for life.