Tabor Church
824 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsTabor Church is a church in the great city of Chicago. We live in a busy time and we want to help equip and encourage fellow Christ followers. Our goal is to have two different types of podcasts: one will be a quick devotion style for those who want a quick word to start or end their day...or anywhere in between. The second kind of podcast we will offer is an interview style conversation with people in different sectors of life that are learning to live out their faith. This will encourage each of us to find value in our everyday work and the people God puts in front of us.
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Babel
August 09, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MBToday we are continuing with more pop songs that have some deep meaning and can even help us as we follow Jesus. We are talking Mumford and Sons and the album is Babel and the title track is Babel. If you are familiar with the Bible at all you will recognize that name in the Book of Genesis. It has some big thoughts about the human heart of discontent. Take a listen! https://youtu.be/37DDFHaqzkM The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has bee...
Babel
August 09, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.88 MBToday we are continuing with more pop songs that have some deep meaning and can even help us as we follow Jesus. We are talking Mumford and Sons and the album is Babel and the title track is Babel. If you are familiar with the Bible at all you will recognize that name in the Book of Genesis. It has some big thoughts about the human heart of discontent. Take a listen! https://youtu.be/37DDFHaqzkM The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has bee...
Are You Gonna Go My Way
August 05, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.59 MBToday we are hitting our first song in this series: Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lenny Kravitz. Lenny called Jesus the ultimate Rock Star. When he wrote this song he wrote it in the voice of Jesus. When you listen to the song listen to it as Jesus would be talking. Fascinating to think a big rock song like this was written in the voice of Jesus. https://youtu.be/s_nq12hONbs The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tab...
Did Jesus really Fulfill the Prophecies?
May 25, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBToday we will start with a quote from agnostic Bertrand Russell that will lead us into the question about prophecy and God being able to foretell of the things that will happen. God is not just a fortune teller, but even greater. What do you think about the prophecies of old being fulfilled? Any other questions to add? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician, who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Did Jesus really Fulfill the Prophecies?
May 25, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBToday we will start with a quote from agnostic Bertrand Russell that will lead us into the question about prophecy and God being able to foretell of the things that will happen. God is not just a fortune teller, but even greater. What do you think about the prophecies of old being fulfilled? Any other questions to add? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician, who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show
Did Jesus Perform Miracles?
May 24, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MBWe are back after a little bit of a break. We are continuing to talk about big questions and continuing with big questions about Jesus. We are going to talk about miracles. Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe that the natural world with all of its laws and rules, can be changed? Miracles are supernatural and therefore beyond the natural. What can you add to the conversation? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessin...
Did Jesus Perform Miracles?
May 24, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 6.12 MBWe are back after a little bit of a break. We are continuing to talk about big questions and continuing with big questions about Jesus. We are going to talk about miracles. Do you believe in miracles? Do you believe that the natural world with all of its laws and rules, can be changed? Miracles are supernatural and therefore beyond the natural. What can you add to the conversation? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessin...
Did Jesus ever Claim to be God?
May 11, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBThe major heresies of the Christian Church mainly come down to the issues of Jesus. They sometimes are about his humanity (being human) and his divinity (being God). So today we handle the claims that Jesus makes about himself. What do you have to add to this subject? What other questions do you have about Jesus, that you would like to see discussed? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support t...
Did Jesus ever Claim to be God?
May 11, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBThe major heresies of the Christian Church mainly come down to the issues of Jesus. They sometimes are about his humanity (being human) and his divinity (being God). So today we handle the claims that Jesus makes about himself. What do you have to add to this subject? What other questions do you have about Jesus, that you would like to see discussed? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support th...
Are the Records of Jesus Life Reliable?
May 10, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MBToday we are starting up the big questions about the life of Jesus. We are going to start with the records or accounts of Jesus life. Are they reliable? Some try and say the Gospels were written hundreds of years after Jesus life, death and resurrection. This is simply made up. What big questions do you have about Jesus? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Are the Records of Jesus Life Reliable?
May 10, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.71 MBToday we are starting up the big questions about the life of Jesus. We are going to start with the records or accounts of Jesus life. Are they reliable? Some try and say the Gospels were written hundreds of years after Jesus life, death and resurrection. This is simply made up. What big questions do you have about Jesus? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http://taborchicago.org...
Genesis 1- What are the Different Views on Creation?
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MBToday we are going to discuss the different perspectives on Genesis 1. It is important to be open to discussion on this topic because there is a wide variety of interpretation even amongst people who are followers of Jesus. What do you have to add to the discussion? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Genesis 1- What are the Different Views on Creation?
May 07, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.24 MBToday we are going to discuss the different perspectives on Genesis 1. It is important to be open to discussion on this topic because there is a wide variety of interpretation even amongst people who are followers of Jesus. What do you have to add to the discussion? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show
What Does the Fine-tuning of the Universe Mean?
May 04, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MBToday we are going to talk about the fine tuning of the universe. The fine tuning makes the universe just right for life to exist. We keep this discussion to the universe level and talk about complexity. Is this all an accident? Is there something else going on? What do you have to add to the conversation? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http://taborchicago.org/give/)
What Does the Fine-tuning of the Universe Mean?
May 04, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MBToday we are going to talk about the fine tuning of the universe. The fine tuning makes the universe just right for life to exist. We keep this discussion to the universe level and talk about complexity. Is this all an accident? Is there something else going on? What do you have to add to the conversation? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Where Did the Universe Come From?
May 03, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBOn Sunday at Tabor Church, we began the discussion on Science and religion. This week we will dive into more subjects of science. To begin with we'll talk about the start. Where did it come from? Did it have a beginning or was it created out of nothing? These are some of the questions I will discuss today. Feel free to add to the discussion. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Where Did the Universe Come From?
May 03, 2021 15:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBOn Sunday at Tabor Church, we began the discussion on Science and religion. This week we will dive into more subjects of science. To begin with we'll talk about the start. Where did it come from? Did it have a beginning or was it created out of nothing? These are some of the questions I will discuss today. Feel free to add to the discussion. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (htt...
Can I create my own reality?
April 30, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBNew Age philosophy says that we can't avoid creating our reality. Each time we think a thought we are creating it. This thinking leads people to believe that all the evil in their life is not anyone else's fault but their own. Today we'll talk karma and reincarnation and what that means with evil. What thoughts do you have on the subject? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Can I create my own reality?
April 30, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBNew Age philosophy says that we can't avoid creating our reality. Each time we think a thought we are creating it. This thinking leads people to believe that all the evil in their life is not anyone else's fault but their own. Today we'll talk karma and reincarnation and what that means with evil. What thoughts do you have on the subject? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http:/...
What is the Ultimate Purpose in Allowing Evil?
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.91 MBSo if evil exists and God is not the cause of it, what is the purpose of it? There is a bunch of evil, does God not care about any of it? We are going to discuss this today. What do you have to add to the discussion today? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Is Evil an Illusion?
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBI know that this question sounds ridiculous. But there are people who believe and report to others that evil is not reality. We will spend some time today talking about reality and the truth of evil. What do you have to add to the discussion? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Is Evil an Illusion?
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBI know that this question sounds ridiculous. But there are people who believe and report to others that evil is not reality. We will spend some time today talking about reality and the truth of evil. What do you have to add to the discussion? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show
Who Created Evil?
April 27, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBIf evil exists it has to come from somewhere. Here is how the conversation usually goes...If God is all knowing and powerful, then God must be the source of evil. It sounds like this would be a problem. We'll discuss a couple of issues with this today. What do you have to add to the discussion today? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http://taborchicago.org/give/)
Who Created Evil?
April 27, 2021 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBIf evil exists it has to come from somewhere. Here is how the conversation usually goes...If God is all knowing and powerful, then God must be the source of evil. It sounds like this would be a problem. We'll discuss a couple of issues with this today. What do you have to add to the discussion today? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Why Does Evil Exist?
April 26, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBWe will merely scratch the surface on this subject today. The existence of evil is big question and discussion so we will take an overview today and then explore the topic this week. We will ask today, how do we know what evil is, if there is not a good that know of? Moral absolutes are what we really get down to. What do you have to add to the discussion today? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. ...
Why Does Evil Exist?
April 26, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBWe will merely scratch the surface on this subject today. The existence of evil is big question and discussion so we will take an overview today and then explore the topic this week. We will ask today, how do we know what evil is, if there is not a good that know of? Moral absolutes are what we really get down to. What do you have to add to the discussion today? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. ...
How Can God Be Just and Loving?
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBThe ending of yesterdays podcast I mentioned God being just and loving. It sounds like the two characteristics might clash. How can they be compatible? We will discuss this today and use one main illustration. Feel free to add to the discussion. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
How Can God Be Just and Loving?
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBThe ending of yesterdays podcast I mentioned God being just and loving. It sounds like the two characteristics might clash. How can they be compatible? We will discuss this today and use one main illustration. Feel free to add to the discussion. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show
Why Would a Good God Send People to Hell?
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBThis is a pretty common question that is based on a lot of assumption. We are going to talk about Heaven and Hell and what God's desire is for all of humanity. Do you have something to add to the conversation? Please add it to the comments. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Why Would a Good God Send People to Hell?
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBThis is a pretty common question that is based on a lot of assumption. We are going to talk about Heaven and Hell and what God's desire is for all of humanity. Do you have something to add to the conversation? Please add it to the comments. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http://taborchicago.org/give/)
Who Made God?
April 21, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MBThis is our first big question: Who Made God? If you have been raised in the Church this seems like a silly question. No one made God. There is a lot of conflict on this because if the universe didn't have a start it wouldn't need a someone/something to start it. If the universe is not eternal, how did God create out of nothing? What else would you add to this discussion? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor...
Logical Fallacies Part 2
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBToday we are finishing up the conversation on logical fallacies. They sound like logical arguments but are actually just distractions to the discussion. Today we'll cover 8 different fallacies that will be helpful for us as we talk about Big Questions of faith. It is not too late for you to submit some questions that I would be happy to discuss on an episode. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Su...
Logical Fallacies
April 19, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBThis week we are launching into questions about God, faith, religion, etc. Before we get there I want to spend a few days talking about the logical fallacies that exist. Why talk about them? We come across these arguments all the time and once we start to notice them it dismiss it and get back on track with the discussion. We will hit a few today and a few tomorrow. It is not too late to add your questions that I will discuss. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicago...
Logical Fallacies
April 19, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBThis week we are launching into questions about God, faith, religion, etc. Before we get there I want to spend a few days talking about the logical fallacies that exist. Why talk about them? We come across these arguments all the time and once we start to notice them it dismiss it and get back on track with the discussion. We will hit a few today and a few tomorrow. It is not too late to add your questions that I will discuss. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicago...
Praise God!
April 16, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBToday we go with another verse of the day, Isaiah 25:1. Isaiah lifts up God for who God is and not what Isaiah has turned God into. Isaiah is sharing the story of how he has seen God work. God promises something and God fulfills. What is your story of knowing God is at work? It is good to share the stories. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show
Praise God!
April 16, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBToday we go with another verse of the day, Isaiah 25:1. Isaiah lifts up God for who God is and not what Isaiah has turned God into. Isaiah is sharing the story of how he has seen God work. God promises something and God fulfills. What is your story of knowing God is at work? It is good to share the stories. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Praying With Motivation
April 15, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBAs I wait for you to submit your questions of faith, we will hit a few scriptures for the day. Today we talk about Matthew 6:6, as Jesus talks about prayer and reward. We see the word reward and we think "give us what we want." Jesus gets to our motivation. Why are we praying? Why do we pray? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http://taborchicago.org/give/)
Praying With Motivation
April 15, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.56 MBAs I wait for you to submit your questions of faith, we will hit a few scriptures for the day. Today we talk about Matthew 6:6, as Jesus talks about prayer and reward. We see the word reward and we think "give us what we want." Jesus gets to our motivation. Why are we praying? Why do we pray? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
It's Good to Ask Questions
April 14, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBI believe that it is good to ask questions. There are things we wonder about or struggle with doubts. The Church has not always encouraged the asking of questions but that was a mistake. This sent people asking questions to people with only a google knowledge of the subject. I asked that you submit your questions on the Facebook page. Message us, go to the website, ask questions and I will discuss my thoughts on it. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area m...
It's Good to Ask Questions
April 14, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBI believe that it is good to ask questions. There are things we wonder about or struggle with doubts. The Church has not always encouraged the asking of questions but that was a mistake. This sent people asking questions to people with only a google knowledge of the subject. I asked that you submit your questions on the Facebook page. Message us, go to the website, ask questions and I will discuss my thoughts on it. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area m...
Jesus Eats
April 13, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBThe title isn't that shocking for us but post resurrection people think he is a ghost. Jesus is like, "Bro, give me some food." Ghosts don't eat and I'm hungry about to get hangry. Jesus has some big news for them (and us) as he shares with them about future events. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show (http://taborchicago.org/give/)
Jesus Eats
April 13, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBThe title isn't that shocking for us but post resurrection people think he is a ghost. Jesus is like, "Bro, give me some food." Ghosts don't eat and I'm hungry about to get hangry. Jesus has some big news for them (and us) as he shares with them about future events. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Jesus Restores
April 12, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBToday we continue with our Easter Stories in John 21. As Jesus sits down for breakfast with the disciples he addresses Peter. This is a significant moment that you don't want to miss because it communicates Jesus' ability to restore. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show
Jesus Restores
April 12, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBToday we continue with our Easter Stories in John 21. As Jesus sits down for breakfast with the disciples he addresses Peter. This is a significant moment that you don't want to miss because it communicates Jesus' ability to restore. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Seeing Jesus on the Road
April 09, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBToday we witness two disciples of Jesus who are walking away defeated. They have heard the news that Jesus is alive, but they are still walking away. It is easy to focus on our pain and sadness but where is Jesus? Jesus is present, we simply need to look. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Seeing Jesus on the Road
April 09, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBToday we witness two disciples of Jesus who are walking away defeated. They have heard the news that Jesus is alive, but they are still walking away. It is easy to focus on our pain and sadness but where is Jesus? Jesus is present, we simply need to look. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the show
Jesus Eats Breakfast with the Disciples
April 08, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBToday we continue our Easter stories. This story today doesn't have the disciples locked behind a door, but actually out doing their "profession" fishing. Jesus helps them out because they labored all night with no bites. Jesus is inviting once again to relationship. Take some time with Jesus today. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Easter Evening
April 07, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBWe are continuing with the Easter story and seeing the disciples hiding behind locked doors. I find it interesting that even after most all of them see Jesus, 8 days later they are still sitting behind locked doors. Fear grips this group of Jesus followers and Jesus confronts faith and belief. The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to Tabor Church. Support the Show.
Resurrection Perspective
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MBToday we'll talk a little bit about apologetics. Apologetics is the defense of the faith. I believe that apologetics are best used to help the follower of Jesus and not just fun facts to throw at people who are not followers of Christ. It can help us today to know that this isn't just a flashy house of cards. What would you find helpful to know more about as followers of Jesus? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to...
Resurrection Perspective
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.83 MBToday we'll talk a little bit about apologetics. Apologetics is the defense of the faith. I believe that apologetics are best used to help the follower of Jesus and not just fun facts to throw at people who are not followers of Christ. It can help us today to know that this isn't just a flashy house of cards. What would you find helpful to know more about as followers of Jesus? The music on the podcast is from John Nugent. John is a Chicagoland area musician who has been a real blessing to...