Under the Juniper Tree
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“COVID-19 and Isolation” (Under the Juniper Tree S11E6)
March 24, 2020 19:36 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 6, Released Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Putting the Social Media discussion on hold for the time being. · COVID-19 has become a pandemic and we are wondering what to do. o Many have been somewhat forced into quarantine whether they’ve liked it or not. o When that happens, we might feel […]
“Social Media and ‘Likes'” (Under the Juniper Tree S11E5)
March 19, 2020 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 5 for Thursday, March 19, 2020 At first, I wanted to deal with this from the standpoint of narcissism but something recently changed. o Yes, we can get narcissistic online and we should keep from that attitude. o Prov. 16:18 · Something else occurred to me when preparing this lesson. o There are […]
“Social Media: Posting the Truth” (Under the Juniper Tree S11E4)
February 27, 2020 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 4 for Thursday, February 27, 2020 It is easy to share information on our personal accounts but are the things we post truth? We might share things about politicians, which may be false. Think of the image of Abraham Lincoln where he’s quoted as saying, “Don’t believe everything you […]
“Dangers of Social Media: The Freedom of an Online Presence” (Under the Juniper Tree S11E3)
January 23, 2020 20:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 3 for Thursday, January 23, 2020 I feel that I need to remind us that there is are some inherent dangers in our usage of social media and these are things of which we should be aware. · One is the effect of our online presence. · We have the opportunity […]
“Book Review: ‘My Thorn in the Flesh'” (Under the Juniper Tree S11E2)
January 16, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10.2 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 2 for Thursday, January 16, 2020 Andrew Crowe reviews My Thorn In the Flesh: A Vietnam Veteran Speaks About PTSD and the Bible by Bobby Gayton. Links Order My Thorn in the Flesh: A Vietnam Veteran Speaks About PTSD and the Bible by Bobby Gayton We want to hear from you! […]
“Psalm 90: Living In View of Eternity” (Under the Juniper Tree S11E1)
January 09, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.32 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 1 for Thursday, January 9, 2020 V.1-7 — Shows the difference between God and man o God is immortal while man is not. o The imagery given by Moses is that of God cutting man down. Sounds a bit harsh until we realize v.8. · v. 9-11 — We may live long […]
“A Look at Existentialistic Theory of Counseling” (Under the Juniper Tree S10E7)
December 17, 2019 20:00 - 13 minutes - 6.46 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 10, Episode 7 for Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Thought up by Viktor Frankl. o Spent portion of life in Concentration Camps during WW2. o Family died and was the only survivor. o Noticed something about his fellow prisoners. He could tell when someone was going to die soon because certain prisoners would become: listless, […]
“Jarrid Wilson and Mental Illness” (Under the Juniper Tree S10E6)
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 8.94 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 10, Episode 6 for Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Back in September Jarrid Wilson, a preacher at what is termed a “mega-church,” passed away. o Wilson was an avid supporter of mental health awareness. o Earlier in the day he preached a funeral for a woman whose life was lost by her own hands. […]
“Can We Take Medication?” (Under the Juniper Tree S10E5)
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 7.81 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 10, Episode 5 for Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Can we take medication for mental illness? o Yes. o 1 Tim.5:23 · Should we take medication for mental illness? o For some the answer is yes. o For some the answer is yes but for a period of time. § You also need: exercise, to eat right, to […]
“The Works of the Flesh Argument” (Under the Juniper Tree S10E4)
September 24, 2019 19:17 - 10 minutes - 8.21 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 10, Episode 4 for Tuesday, September 24, 2019 Take note of Gal. 2:20 Some try to argue the sinfulness of taking medication from the word “witchcraft.” The Greek word is “pharmakia” and is where we get our English word Pharmacy. Some choose to believe the word means that taking medication is […]
“A Proper View of Medication” (Under the Juniper Tree S10E3)
September 17, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 10, Episode 3 for Tuesday, September 17, 2019 · It is at this point we want to understand the proper view of medication. · The types of medication. o Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI). This blocks the body’s ability to reabsorb serotonin in the body. This helps keep more of the neurotransmitter into the […]
“The Atheism Argument” (Under the Juniper Tree S10E2)
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 8.23 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 10, Episode 2 for Tuesday, August 27, 2019 The Atheism Argument o The argument states that counseling and psychiatry have their basis in Atheism ergo, it’s best not to trust their methods. o There’s some truth to this argument. Some of the counseling models were created by Atheists. o At the same time, there […]
“Can the Christian Take Medication for Mental Illness?” Part 1 (Under the Juniper Tree S10E1)
August 06, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 5.34 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 10, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 6, 2019 This is somewhat of hot button within Christianity. · There are many who are opposed to the idea of taking medication for a few reasons: o Claims that anti-depressants create chemical imbalances while the brain works to fix them. § My issue with this argument is […]
“‘Physician,’ Heal Yourself.” (Under the Juniper Tree S9E10)
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.51 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 10 for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 We want to discuss some errors we can make in discussing medical issues with others.You can add anxiety concerning the nature of the disease.We may not have all the information about someone’s illness and think we know what is going on.We can be […]
“Awareness” (Under the Juniper Tree S9E9)
May 14, 2019 15:00 - 11 minutes - 5.6 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 9 for Tuesday, May 14, 2019 May is Mental Health Awareness Month. · It is important to give some reminders concerning the importance of our knowledge and wanting to be a benefit to those who suffer from mental health issues. · Suicide has been on the rise in every state except […]
“Men and Violence” (Under the Juniper Tree S9E8)
April 23, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.22 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 8 for Tuesday, April 23, 2019 · “But something is amiss for men as well. Men commit 90 percent of homicides in the United States and represent 77 percent of homicide victims. They’re the demographic group most at risk of being victimized by violent crime.” · Problem #1: Work is not […]
“Men and Health” (Under the Juniper Tree S9E7)
April 09, 2019 07:00 - 14 minutes - 6.8 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 7 for Tuesday, April 9, 2019 APA reports that men are less likely to seek medical attention and eat less vegetables than females. · Why? o One reason deals with difficulty to express their fears. o Another is that men seem to have a lesser knowledge of medical issues than females. Due […]
“Men and Emotions” (Under the Juniper Tree S9E6)
March 26, 2019 07:00 - 11 minutes - 5.38 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 6 for Tuesday, March 26, 2019 One aspect of what some Psychologists refer to as “toxic manliness” is the repression of emotions.Repression can lead to major health issues: high blood pressure, stroke, and heart attack among others. So, should men express their emotions? First note: God created our emotions. […]
“Review: How to Win Over Emotions by J.J. Turner” (Under the Juniper Tree S9E5)
February 19, 2019 08:00 - 10 minutes - 4.84 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 5 for Tuesday, February 19, 2019 The book covers the topic of our emotions. We can either be overcome by our emotions or overcome them. Pros Practical Scriptural Covers a Variety of topics Cons Grammatical Errors Might be hard to find. Who needs to read this? People suffering from any […]
“Can Stress Bless?” Part 5 (Under the Juniper Tree S9E4)
February 05, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.61 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 4 for Tuesday, February 5, 2019 I. An Example (The Poor and Rich) (v. 9-11). A. We have an example of the poor and the rich facing trials and how that should lead to joy. B. The poor man can rejoice in his being exhalted. Why? This will be […]
“Can Stress Bless?” Part Four (Under the Juniper Tree S9E3)
January 29, 2019 08:00 - 8 minutes - 4.07 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 3 for Tuesday, January 29, 2019 I. Seek God in Faith (v. 5-8) (Ask of God). A. V. 5 1. We may not have any idea what we need to do while going through these trials – ask God. 2. He gives to all men liberally. i. The word means “bountifully.” ii. This is given […]
“Can Stress Bless?” Part 3 (Under the Juniper Tree S9E2)
January 22, 2019 08:00 - 9 minutes - 7.51 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 2 for Tuesday, January 22, 2019 I. Surrender Yourself to Patience (But Let) (v. 4). A. But let patience have.. Let Patience keep on having – every time we face a trial, we let patience do its thing. This means we have to surrender ourselves to patience. B. Her […]
“Can Stress Bless?” Part 2 (Under the Juniper Tree S9E1)
January 15, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.8 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 9, Episode 1 for Tuesday, January 15, 2019 I. Know the Benefit of the Experience (Knowing This) (v. 3). A. Knowing this The author is about to explain to his audience that there is a fact that is known through experience. What is the fact that would be known? B. The […]
“Can Stress Bless?” Part 1 (Under the Juniper Tree S8e8)
December 11, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 7.11 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 8 for Tuesday, December 11, 2018 That seems like a strange question as most would say no. o I would argue there is. o Please read James 1:2-12. o This points out that a blessing can come from stress. · V2: The Attitude We Hold (Count). · My brethren o […]
“Blessed is the Man” Part 4 (Under the Juniper Tree S8E7)
December 04, 2018 08:00 - 9 minutes - 4.66 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 7 for Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Obligation Man wants to be blessed. Some what it but want to do the least amount of work possible. “God, I will do nothing but you do everything.” I think the problem lies within another beatitude (Psalm 112:1). The idea of fear is “revere.” […]
“Blessed is the Man (Part 02)” (Under the Juniper Tree S8E6)
November 06, 2018 08:00 - 11 minutes - 5.46 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 6 for Tuesday, November 6, 2018 God wants man to be blessed. God revealed how a man may be blessed. Psalm 32:1-2; 33:12, 34:8, 41:1-2 Prov. 8:34 Man can be blessed. God’s blessings are spiritual. Matt. 5:4 Psalm 1:1-3 We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT […]
“Blessed is the Man (Part 1)” (Under the Juniper Tree S8E5)
October 30, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 5.79 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 5 for Tuesday, October 30, 2018 The word in the Hebrew means “happy” or “happiness,” and, while not seen in the English is used as a plural interjection. The New Testament word means “supremely blessed.” The word is a reference to true happiness. Man will search for happiness in a […]
“How Can We Seek Peace?” (Under the Juniper Tree S8E4)
September 11, 2018 07:00 - 18 minutes - 8.59 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 4 for Tuesday, September 11, 2018 o Treat Others the Way YOU want to be Treated § Matt. 7:12 o Do Not Be a Firestarter § As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. (Prov. 26:21). § High School Fight […]
“Live Peaceably With All Men (Rom. 12:18)” (Under the Juniper Tree S8E3)
September 04, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 5.93 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 3 for Tuesday, September 4, 2018 · If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. (Rom. 12:18; ESV). · Breakdown of the verse: · “If Possible…” means that peace may not always be available. o But it does imply three things: § 1. It […]
“Review: ‘Christians Get Depressed, Too’ by David Murray” (Under the Juniper Tree S8E2)
August 28, 2018 07:00 - 14 minutes - 6.69 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 2 for Tuesday, August 28, 2018 · First book on depression/Christianity I ever read. · The book is broken down into six chapters. o Ch. 1 deals with the problem and why it should be discussed. o Ch. 2 discusses why it is a difficult issue to discuss, how we […]
“Is Counseling a Bad Thing?” (Under the Juniper Tree S8E1)
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 8, Episode 1 for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 · There seems to be a common fear I have been able to note in many a Christian. o There is a nervousness when I mention that I am studying to be a counselor. o I have even had one preacher express these […]
“Thoughts Concerning Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E15)
June 19, 2018 07:00 - 16 minutes - 7.86 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 15 for Tuesday, June 19, 2018 My Thoughts Concerning Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain For some time I wanted to speak concerning the topic of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. o For those unfamiliar, the two were celebrities who recently committed suicide. o This opened up a conversation on […]
“Review: ‘Treating Pornography Addiction’ by Dr. Kevin Skinner” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E14)
June 12, 2018 07:00 - 9 minutes - 7.51 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 14 for Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Purchase Treating Pornography Addiction: The Essential Tools for Recovery by Dr. Kevin Skinner here. Essential for: Addicts: May open old wound or create new ones but the pain is sometimes needed to find healing. Preachers / Elders: Helps us better help those who […]
“Online Resources to Help” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E13)
June 05, 2018 07:00 - 6 minutes - 3.15 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 13 for Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Education is a vital part of our Christian lives. · Fightthenewdrug.org o One of the more mainstream website. Founded by members of the Latter Day Saints but claims to be non-religious in nature and motivation. o Celebrity backing as Terry Crews is […]
“I Have Trouble With Transparency” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E12)
May 29, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes - 6.24 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 12 for Tuesday, May 29, 2018 How much is too much when it comes to transparency? I find that I am often silent when it comes to transparency for a few reasons. Stigmas Fear of misplaced reasoning People talk and misuse information (James 5:16) Sometimes people just don’t […]
“Help in Changing Habits” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E11)
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 7.16 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 11 for Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Patience. Look at Why. Write. Replace Bad Habits With Good. Cut Off Your Hand and Pluck Out Your Eye. Links Click here for all episodes of Under the Juniper Tree Your Feedback Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) If you enjoyed the show, please […]
“Beating the Addiction: Accountability” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E10)
April 24, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes - 6.99 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 10 for Tuesday, April 24, 2018 We need to be accountable as we are accountable to God (Rom. 14:12). Two programs one can use on computer/phones/tablets are Accountable2You and Covenant Eyes. We need people to help us be accountable. People who are helping with accountability need to be aware […]
“Pornography Affects My Relationship With God (Part 02)” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E9)
April 03, 2018 07:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 9 for Tuesday, April 3, 2018 o Rollercoaster of Hopelessness § Countless people have experienced the rollercoaster of repentance, prayer, falling back into the addiction, and the cycle repeats. § Eventually people want to just give up because their minds scream, “How could God love a person like me […]
“Pornography Affects My Relationship With God (Part 01)” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E8)
March 27, 2018 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.63 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 9 for Tuesday, March 27, 2018 o I understand this is a given but it needs to be pointed out. o Pornography consumption will destroy your relationship with God. o It Stunts Spiritual Growth § 2 Pet. 3:18 § 1 Pet. 2:2 § Heb. 5:12 § Studies have shown that […]
“Pornography Can Affect Your Relationships” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E7)
March 20, 2018 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.11 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 7 for Tuesday, March 20, 2018 · There are various relationships we have. Porn will affect them all. · Marriage o Sciencemag.org: Men who watched pornography partway through a 2-year period doubled their chances of divorce. For men, the number tripled. § The younger the respondent, the more likely the […]
“Physical/Mental Problems Which Could Occur from Porn Usage” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E6)
March 06, 2018 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 6 for Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Depression o Studies have shown strong correlation between depression and pornography usage in teenagers. o Furthermore, studies by Kevin Skinner has shown that men (married or single) who consume pornography on a regular basis (3-5 times a week) suffer from more severe depression than […]
“The Effects of Porn on the Brain” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E5)
February 27, 2018 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 5 for Tuesday, February 27, 2018 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. (Psalm 139:14) · Some have claimed the effects of porn are the same as sex but that’s found to be untrue. · Study […]
“Sex Addiction in the Church: 12 Christian Men Share Their Stories of Recovery” Edited by Steve Steele (Under the Juniper Tree S7E4)
February 20, 2018 08:00 - 13 minutes - 14 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 4 for Tuesday, February 20, 2018 Read this book as it will bring us out of our comfort zone. It reminds us of the reality of sin and what addiction can do. It reminds us of the minds of the addicted. It might spur us to the help we […]
“The Makings of an Addict” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E3)
February 13, 2018 08:00 - 15 minutes - 15.4 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 3 for Tuesday, February 13, 2018 What are some of the factors in leading someone to possibly becoming a porn addict? Being exposed at a young age (average age of exposure is 11 years old). Parents who are either too loose or too strict. Coping mechanics taught to children by […]
“The Definition of Pornography and Why We Study It” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E2)
February 06, 2018 08:00 - 14 minutes - 14.7 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 2 for Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Listener Discretion is Advised. The word pornography is taken from two Greek words. Pornea (Matt. 19:9) which can mean adultery, harlotry, and gives a picture of prostitution. Graphe means something recorded. The words together would mean “prostitution in any recorded form.” Rather than list all […]
“When Anxiety Isn’t” (Under the Juniper Tree S7E1)
January 23, 2018 08:00 - 16 minutes - 16.6 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 7, Episode 1 for Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Andrew shares the story of how he found out he had atrial tachycardia. Point of the story: We should use wisdom in all we do. We may just write something off as “just anxiety” but it could actually be something worse. Watch the signs […]
“Grief is Different and a Healer” (Under the Juniper Tree S6E12)
December 19, 2017 08:00 - 12 minutes - 12.7 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 12 for Tuesday, December 19, 2017 John 11 gives us a moment to read about Lazarus’ death. This gives us the opportunity to see how Christ dealt with two mourning sisters. v. 20 – The two sisters separated from each other. v. 21-22 – Martha was very practical […]
“Grief is Natural” (Under the Juniper Tree S6E11)
December 12, 2017 08:00 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 11 for Tuesday, December 12, 2017 We often fear grief because of the discomfort it brings us but the Bible shows it to be a natural reaction. Consider: Deut. 34:8, 1 Sam. 1:7, 10, 2 Sam. 1:11-12, John 11:35. We spend too much time propagating myths concerning mourning. […]
“Grief: Meaning” (Under the Juniper Tree S6E10)
December 05, 2017 08:00 - 9 minutes - 10.4 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 10 for Tuesday, December 5, 2017 When defining this word, we will use an overly simplistic definition: Deep Sorrow. Think of Job 1 and 2. All of these things occurred to Job which brings us to Job 2:13. This is not always in the event of a great […]
“Promises and Providence” (Under the Juniper Tree S6E9)
November 28, 2017 08:00 - 10 minutes - 11.2 MBUnder the Juniper Tree Season 6, Episode 9 for Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Promises: 1 Sam 30:8b Notice the words of encouragement: “Thou shalt surely…without fail…” We serve a God who cannot lie (Titus 1:2). Think of all the promises He has made to others without fail. Will he fail us? 1 John 2:25 Providence: 1 Sam. […]