Most Christians would agree that the Jesus is the king of the Kingdom of God. At the same time many do not seem to grasp the full magnitude of having a king over their lives. In this episode, through a conversation that covers the old and the new testament, we explore what it means to have a king, what type of King Jesus was and the work that he came to do.
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","summary":"In this episode we discuss what the Kingdom of God is.","date_published":"2021-01-26T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/35b9160f-12ca-4841-8480-c752df7857c5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":57553051,"duration_in_seconds":3597}]},{"id":"c200d5a9-c7f5-4c25-b259-783ad0fcf33c","title":"Kingdom Series - Introduction - Why We Misunderstand the Kingdom of God","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/thekingdomseries-introduction-whywemissunderstandthekingdom","content_text":"The Kingdom of God is one of the main narratives of the Bible; yet many Christians miss its core message and its importance. There is a range of reasons why that is so. In this episode we discuss some of them; from how we tend to read the Bible, to the church culture that we may belong to. We also discuss what is that we miss on when we do not take into account the narrative of the Kingdom. Overall, this is a great way to start off what we think is going to be an enriching series for our audience.","content_html":"The Kingdom of God is one of the main narratives of the Bible; yet many Christians miss its core message and its importance. There is a range of reasons why that is so. In this episode we discuss some of them; from how we tend to read the Bible, to the church culture that we may belong to. We also discuss what is that we miss on when we do not take into account the narrative of the Kingdom. Overall, this is a great way to start off what we think is going to be an enriching series for our audience.
","summary":"The Kingdom of God is one of the main narratives of the Bible; yet many Christians miss its core message and its importance. In this episode we suggest some of the reasons why that is so and what we can do to change our perspective.","date_published":"2021-01-15T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/c200d5a9-c7f5-4c25-b259-783ad0fcf33c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":73194338,"duration_in_seconds":4574}]},{"id":"be2f3083-bbf7-4e7a-a531-85357779b226","title":"Unity Pt1","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/unitypt1","content_text":"Rodrigo and co-hosts, Alberto Figueroa, Johnny Reus and Nathan Figueroa discuss the way the political and social climate is affecting the church. In an election year full of very important issues, the chuch is being devided along political and ideological lines. How can the church remain unified in a climate like this? What does it mean to be unified when taking positions on very important issues seems like the right thing to do. Is unity even possible or is just a \"nice idea\"? Listen in as we discuss these and other important questions related to unity.","content_html":"Rodrigo and co-hosts, Alberto Figueroa, Johnny Reus and Nathan Figueroa discuss the way the political and social climate is affecting the church. In an election year full of very important issues, the chuch is being devided along political and ideological lines. How can the church remain unified in a climate like this? What does it mean to be unified when taking positions on very important issues seems like the right thing to do. Is unity even possible or is just a "nice idea"? Listen in as we discuss these and other important questions related to unity.
","summary":"Rodrigo and his co-hosts discuss the divisive climate we are living under and how it is affecting the church.","date_published":"2020-10-28T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/be2f3083-bbf7-4e7a-a531-85357779b226.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55816269,"duration_in_seconds":3488}]},{"id":"cec1dd23-626d-4cd2-8e8f-99fddfabd1d1","title":"How to Study the Bible - Bridging the Old and New Testaments","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/bridgingtheoldandnewtestaments","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"In this episode Ryan and Rodrigo discuss how the Old and New Testaments relate to each other and what value we can draw as Christians from knowing the Old Testament well.","date_published":"2019-07-23T19:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/cec1dd23-626d-4cd2-8e8f-99fddfabd1d1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":51484226,"duration_in_seconds":3217}]},{"id":"c6b0804d-90bc-4712-b984-bd4e64c48ff1","title":"How to Study the Bible - What is Wisdom","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/whatiswisdom","content_text":"","content_html":"","summary":"In this episode we explore the big picture of wisdom in the Bible. A big picture that helps us understand the books of wisdom and what God is trying to communicate through it","date_published":"2019-05-21T15:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/c6b0804d-90bc-4712-b984-bd4e64c48ff1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49160012,"duration_in_seconds":3072}]},{"id":"0a210ed1-a471-4176-a2f3-8388266f44b0","title":"God at the Center - The Book of Psalms","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/psalmsgodatthecenter","content_text":"The book of Psalms is a compilation of poems, songs and prayers. It tends to be a book we use for inspirational quotes and poetic language but the book of Psalms is a lot more than that. It may be the perfect book to teach us how to put God at the center of everything.","content_html":"The book of Psalms is a compilation of poems, songs and prayers. It tends to be a book we use for inspirational quotes and poetic language but the book of Psalms is a lot more than that. It may be the perfect book to teach us how to put God at the center of everything.
","summary":"The book of Psalms may be the perfect book to teach us how to put God at the center of everything.","date_published":"2019-03-19T17:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/0a210ed1-a471-4176-a2f3-8388266f44b0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44108409,"duration_in_seconds":3675}]},{"id":"9ba337d0-7080-4117-8b9e-d527990f1576","title":"The Point of Acts is the Spirit","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/spiritinacts","content_text":"The book of Acts is a Historical Narrative but we tend to read it as more than that. We tend to approach the book of Acts as if it were a blueprint for church. Although we can learn a lot about church from Acts, the driving force of the book and the most dynamic character in it is the Holy Spirit. Join Ryan and Rodrigo as they discuss how the point of Acts is the Spirit.","content_html":"The book of Acts is a Historical Narrative but we tend to read it as more than that. We tend to approach the book of Acts as if it were a blueprint for church. Although we can learn a lot about church from Acts, the driving force of the book and the most dynamic character in it is the Holy Spirit. Join Ryan and Rodrigo as they discuss how the point of Acts is the Spirit.
","summary":"We tend to read the book of Acts as if it were mostly about the early church but it is really a story of the unleashing of the Spirit upon the world.","date_published":"2019-03-07T14:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/9ba337d0-7080-4117-8b9e-d527990f1576.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34132707,"duration_in_seconds":2843}]},{"id":"6d876d62-5778-4838-bf59-b6dcffa66ee1","title":"Demystifying the Prophets","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/demystifyingtheprophets","content_text":"We tend to approach the Prophets with some degree of mystery. This is in great part due to the fact that they tell the future and are the voice of God. Is this mystery, however, appropriate to the prophets role and message. In this podcast we try to take the mystery away from the prophets in order to help you understand them better and ultimately get to know God in a deeper way.","content_html":"We tend to approach the Prophets with some degree of mystery. This is in great part due to the fact that they tell the future and are the voice of God. Is this mystery, however, appropriate to the prophets role and message. In this podcast we try to take the mystery away from the prophets in order to help you understand them better and ultimately get to know God in a deeper way.
","summary":"We tend to look at the prophetic books with a degree of mystery. In this podcast we try to look at the prophets with a more down to earth perspective","date_published":"2019-02-06T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/6d876d62-5778-4838-bf59-b6dcffa66ee1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27039501,"duration_in_seconds":2252}]},{"id":"07e2ce19-eb6d-4c6d-9ac5-b85a028555e8","title":"Not What We Are Used To","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/notwhatweareusedto","content_text":"The Bible is an ancient document. As such elements of literature like the narrator is different than what we are used to. Something else that is different is how these narrators portray their characters. Understanding how they are different is an important part of reading the Bible in a deep way.","content_html":"The Bible is an ancient document. As such elements of literature like the narrator is different than what we are used to. Something else that is different is how these narrators portray their characters. Understanding how they are different is an important part of reading the Bible in a deep way.
","summary":"On this episode we look at how narrators in Biblical Narratives are not the same as what we are used. Something else that we are not used to is how characters are portrayed in Biblical Narratives.","date_published":"2019-01-17T14:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/07e2ce19-eb6d-4c6d-9ac5-b85a028555e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":10991052,"duration_in_seconds":915}]},{"id":"298f6bec-6fd3-4edb-a112-2a79bd3a48b7","title":"Ether Talks - Church not Church","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/ethertalks-churchnotchurch","content_text":"Figuring out how to do church is hard. There are many things to take into account especially when we consider something like Sunday service. We can spend a lot of time and energy figuring out how to welcome people, what songs to sing, how to address the people who come in late. All of these things are good but is planning and structure the best way to address things like hospitality? Minister, Chris Haddock joins to talk about this and other issues that we easily label as church matters, but that in his view are actually not. ","content_html":"Figuring out how to do church is hard. There are many things to take into account especially when we consider something like Sunday service. We can spend a lot of time and energy figuring out how to welcome people, what songs to sing, how to address the people who come in late. All of these things are good but is planning and structure the best way to address things like hospitality? Minister, Chris Haddock joins to talk about this and other issues that we easily label as church matters, but that in his view are actually not.
","summary":"","date_published":"2018-12-19T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/298f6bec-6fd3-4edb-a112-2a79bd3a48b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":35858276,"duration_in_seconds":2987}]},{"id":"6ebce9c8-541b-48b3-9a30-ebeacd350a7b","title":"Ether Talks - Conflict in Marriage","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/ethertalks-conflictinmarriage","content_text":"Conflict is a given in marriage, what is not as common is coming to an actual point of forgiveness. Carma Kuhn, a certified Mental Health Counselor who specializes in marriage, joins us to talk about how to arrive at an actual place of forgiveness in marriage. Join us as Carma shares her expertise on a subject that most of us think we know but we actually don't. If you are married you'll want to listen to this one. ","content_html":"Conflict is a given in marriage, what is not as common is coming to an actual point of forgiveness. Carma Kuhn, a certified Mental Health Counselor who specializes in marriage, joins us to talk about how to arrive at an actual place of forgiveness in marriage. Join us as Carma shares her expertise on a subject that most of us think we know but we actually don't. If you are married you'll want to listen to this one.
","summary":"Conflict is a given in marriage, what is not as common is coming to an actual point of forgiveness. Carma Kuhn, a certified Mental Health Counselor who specializes in marriage, joins us to talk about how to arrive at an actual place of forgiveness in marriage. Joins us as Carma shares her expertise on a subject that most of us think we know but we actually don't. If you are married you'll want to listen to this one. ","date_published":"2018-12-13T19:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/6ebce9c8-541b-48b3-9a30-ebeacd350a7b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":31957356,"duration_in_seconds":2662}]},{"id":"48ad262b-dc3f-4f80-897d-f619a117690f","title":"Biblical Genres - How To Study the Bible Series","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/biblicalgenres-howtostudythebibleseries","content_text":"We read books, we listen to music, we watch TV shows and movies all the while keeping into account the particular genre they belong to. Genres set our expectaions and help us understand what we are consuming. The Bible has genres as well, each with its particular features that should set expectations and help us understand what we are reading. However the majority of us are not aware of Biblical genres and therefore we end up missunderstanding or missinterpreting Scripture. Starting with this episdoe, we are starting a series about Biblical genres that are meant to deepen our understanding of the Bible. ","content_html":"We read books, we listen to music, we watch TV shows and movies all the while keeping into account the particular genre they belong to. Genres set our expectaions and help us understand what we are consuming. The Bible has genres as well, each with its particular features that should set expectations and help us understand what we are reading. However the majority of us are not aware of Biblical genres and therefore we end up missunderstanding or missinterpreting Scripture. Starting with this episdoe, we are starting a series about Biblical genres that are meant to deepen our understanding of the Bible.
","summary":"Our series on How to Study the Bible continues with a series within a series about Biblical Genres","date_published":"2018-12-12T19:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/48ad262b-dc3f-4f80-897d-f619a117690f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":33571759,"duration_in_seconds":2688}]},{"id":"9e060098-d7ce-44c8-a49d-fae4e44d6040","title":"Bible Hermeneutics - How to Study the Bible Series","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-hermeneutics","content_text":"The Bible, although an ancient document, is relevant to us today because it applies to our lives. How it applies to our lives is a more intriguing and complicated question. The process of answering this question is called hermeneutics which is the next topic in our How to Study the Bible series. In this episode of our podcast we took Galatians 5, exegeted and then tried to answer the question, \"How does this apply to us today?\" Listen as we interpret this Biblical passage and attempt to answer this super important question.","content_html":"The Bible, although an ancient document, is relevant to us today because it applies to our lives. How it applies to our lives is a more intriguing and complicated question. The process of answering this question is called hermeneutics which is the next topic in our How to Study the Bible series. In this episode of our podcast we took Galatians 5, exegeted and then tried to answer the question, "How does this apply to us today?" Listen as we interpret this Biblical passage and attempt to answer this super important question.
","summary":"We take a passage and we ask the question, \"What does this passage mean for us today?\"","date_published":"2018-11-28T11:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/9e060098-d7ce-44c8-a49d-fae4e44d6040.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":42980888,"duration_in_seconds":3581}]},{"id":"80c47b20-480a-47d0-bb0f-1ac505587bcc","title":"Ether Talks - Gospel Centered Discipleship","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/ethertalks-gospelcentereddiscipleship","content_text":"As Christians we can live lives that are ritualistic. We know things we have to do to be faithful, the places we need to be and the times we need to show up at. This can create a life in which we are constantly wondering, \"Am I doing enough?\" This is the place in which Keith Winship, minister at the Clemson Foothills Church, found himself in. A place that unintentionally led him to live a life in which he was constantly pursuing God's favor and never felt like he did enough to earn it. Over the past few years he has had to renew and refresh his way of thinking in order to live a life that is centered in the Gospel. As a result God has transformed into a kinder, more patient, more loving, more evangelistic disciple. Further more he has found peace within himself by finding peace in God. Join us as Keith shares his journey to live a life that is centered in and worthy of the Gospel.","content_html":"As Christians we can live lives that are ritualistic. We know things we have to do to be faithful, the places we need to be and the times we need to show up at. This can create a life in which we are constantly wondering, "Am I doing enough?" This is the place in which Keith Winship, minister at the Clemson Foothills Church, found himself in. A place that unintentionally led him to live a life in which he was constantly pursuing God's favor and never felt like he did enough to earn it. Over the past few years he has had to renew and refresh his way of thinking in order to live a life that is centered in the Gospel. As a result God has transformed into a kinder, more patient, more loving, more evangelistic disciple. Further more he has found peace within himself by finding peace in God. Join us as Keith shares his journey to live a life that is centered in and worthy of the Gospel.
","summary":"Keith Winship, Minister of the Clemson Foothills Church joins us to share his journey to truly live a life worthy of the Gospel.","date_published":"2018-11-14T11:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/80c47b20-480a-47d0-bb0f-1ac505587bcc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":35570629,"duration_in_seconds":2963}]},{"id":"c0bcca3b-c0f0-48fa-9b99-df26ad61b830","title":"Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - Small Group Leadership","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-ethertalks-smallgroupleadership","content_text":"Travis Albritton creator of the Practical Christian Podcast and author of the book Small Group Leader Secrets, joins this Ether Talk to talk about how to best lead a small group. Whether you are a new or experienced family group leader you will want to listen to this podcast. We talk about, among other things, why do small groups; how to lead an engaging small group discussion and even how to choose and raise up leaders. ","content_html":"Travis Albritton creator of the Practical Christian Podcast and author of the book Small Group Leader Secrets, joins this Ether Talk to talk about how to best lead a small group. Whether you are a new or experienced family group leader you will want to listen to this podcast. We talk about, among other things, why do small groups; how to lead an engaging small group discussion and even how to choose and raise up leaders.
","summary":"Travis Albritton from the Practical Christian Podcast and author of the book Small Group Leader Secrets joins this Ether Talk to give pointers on how to best lead a small group.","date_published":"2018-11-08T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/c0bcca3b-c0f0-48fa-9b99-df26ad61b830.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":44437294,"duration_in_seconds":3702}]},{"id":"b3daad82-7c48-441d-8fdf-d1e00a92fcb0","title":"Ether Podcast - How to Study the Bible - Exegesis","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-howtostudythebible-exegesis","content_text":"Rodrigo, Rachel and Ryan each pick a passage to exegetic and then we talk about it! ","content_html":"Rodrigo, Rachel and Ryan each pick a passage to exegetic and then we talk about it!
","summary":"We each grab a passage and we exegetic it.","date_published":"2018-11-06T21:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/b3daad82-7c48-441d-8fdf-d1e00a92fcb0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":45320267,"duration_in_seconds":3776}]},{"id":"0b7ac12e-6dd9-4e39-937f-311abee3d3b8","title":"Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - The Importance of Bible Study","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-ethertalks-theimportanceofbiblestudy","content_text":"We know we should read the Bible; but how much? How deep should we get into it? In the spectrum between casual reader to Bible scholar, where should the average christian be? How should the Bible shape our political views. Alfredo Valentin from the Big Apple Church joins this Ether Talk us to discuss these questions and much more.","content_html":"We know we should read the Bible; but how much? How deep should we get into it? In the spectrum between casual reader to Bible scholar, where should the average christian be? How should the Bible shape our political views. Alfredo Valentin from the Big Apple Church joins this Ether Talk us to discuss these questions and much more.
","summary":"Alfredo Valentin from the Big Apple Church joins us this Ether Talk to discuss the importance of Bible Study.","date_published":"2018-11-02T18:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/0b7ac12e-6dd9-4e39-937f-311abee3d3b8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":40205696,"duration_in_seconds":3240}]},{"id":"81c0466a-a98b-4c3d-87b1-e3ea7b689b5f","title":"Ether Podcast: Challenges of Reading Scripture","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-challengesofreadingscripture","content_text":"The core message and story line of the Bible are simple to understand, at the same time reading the Bible has its challenges. Especially when we take into account the range of consequences in interpreting the Bible incorrectly. In this new episode of our \"How to Study the Bible\" we discuss some of the challenges in interpreting Scripture, what is at stake when we misinterpret it and why we should care deeply about fully understanding the word of God.","content_html":"The core message and story line of the Bible are simple to understand, at the same time reading the Bible has its challenges. Especially when we take into account the range of consequences in interpreting the Bible incorrectly. In this new episode of our "How to Study the Bible" we discuss some of the challenges in interpreting Scripture, what is at stake when we misinterpret it and why we should care deeply about fully understanding the word of God.
","summary":"We continue our series on How to Study the Bible. In this episode we discuss some of challenges in reading the Bible and some of the consequences of misinterpreting it.","date_published":"2018-10-25T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/81c0466a-a98b-4c3d-87b1-e3ea7b689b5f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":43612473,"duration_in_seconds":3633}]},{"id":"af09e122-1459-47c9-a79d-e01eb80b5604","title":"Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - Obstacles to the Kingdom of God","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-ethertalks-obstaclestothekingdom","content_text":"Steve LaFrance, youth minister in the One Miami Church joins us to talk about obstacles to advancing the Kingdom of God. Obstacles that at times are part of our church culture or society that can get in the way of us advancing the Kingdom of God! WARNING: as part of this episode we talk politics! ","content_html":"Steve LaFrance, youth minister in the One Miami Church joins us to talk about obstacles to advancing the Kingdom of God. Obstacles that at times are part of our church culture or society that can get in the way of us advancing the Kingdom of God! WARNING: as part of this episode we talk politics!
","summary":"Steve LaFrance, joins us to talk about obstacles to advancing the Kingdom of God, big hint, we talk about politics.","date_published":"2018-10-24T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/af09e122-1459-47c9-a79d-e01eb80b5604.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":46977602,"duration_in_seconds":3914}]},{"id":"0ba16364-d161-48bc-86ab-30bdbbf80d3a","title":"Ether Podcast: Not About Us","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/howtostudythebible-notaboutus","content_text":"In this the first podcast episode on our new series on How to Study the Bible we talk about how the Bible is not about us but it is about God. Even though it may seem counterintuitive realizing the fact that the Bible is about God can enrich the way that we learn and apply Scripture to our lives.","content_html":"In this the first podcast episode on our new series on How to Study the Bible we talk about how the Bible is not about us but it is about God. Even though it may seem counterintuitive realizing the fact that the Bible is about God can enrich the way that we learn and apply Scripture to our lives.
","summary":"The Bible is for us but not about us. In this episode we discuss how this realization can make more sense out of the Bible and deepen our Bible study","date_published":"2018-10-15T13:45:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/0ba16364-d161-48bc-86ab-30bdbbf80d3a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":40507265,"duration_in_seconds":3375}]},{"id":"3a6befc0-21cc-4f93-b941-989d19dbaa24","title":"Bridging the Gap between the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/ethertalks2-holyspiritpt2","content_text":"Johnny Reus is back to further discuss the Holy Spirit. On our last Ether Talk, he discussed the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Now he discusses the events that bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments. We often think that the Holy Spirit's form and function changed between the Old and New Testaments. Upon further study however, we discover that they are the same. This fact has a great meaning and consequence to our lives as christians. ","content_html":"Johnny Reus is back to further discuss the Holy Spirit. On our last Ether Talk, he discussed the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Now he discusses the events that bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments. We often think that the Holy Spirit's form and function changed between the Old and New Testaments. Upon further study however, we discover that they are the same. This fact has a great meaning and consequence to our lives as christians.
","summary":"Johnny Reus is back to further discuss the Holy Spirit. On our last Ether Talk, he discussed the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament, now he discusses how to bridge the gap to the New Testament.","date_published":"2018-09-24T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/3a6befc0-21cc-4f93-b941-989d19dbaa24.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":26631704,"duration_in_seconds":3328}]},{"id":"53f5afc6-62e2-43a0-a5e5-3585f2c8b589","title":"Ether Talks 1 - The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament ","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/ethertalks1-holyspiritpt1","content_text":"We are starting a new podcast segment that we are calling Ether Talks. In it we invite someone to come on and talk to us about a Bible topic they are passionate about. For this first episode we invited Johnny Reus, college and young professionals ministry in the Palm Beach Church of Christ, to talk to us about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Is the Spirit in the Old Testament different than in the the New Testament? Has its function changed? Listen and find out.","content_html":"We are starting a new podcast segment that we are calling Ether Talks. In it we invite someone to come on and talk to us about a Bible topic they are passionate about. For this first episode we invited Johnny Reus, college and young professionals ministry in the Palm Beach Church of Christ, to talk to us about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Is the Spirit in the Old Testament different than in the the New Testament? Has its function changed? Listen and find out.
","summary":"We are starting a new podcast segment that we are calling Ether Talks. In it we invite someone to come on and talk to us about a Bible topic they are passionate about. For this first episode we invited Johnny Reus to talk to us about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament.","date_published":"2018-09-12T17:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/53f5afc6-62e2-43a0-a5e5-3585f2c8b589.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":35629786,"duration_in_seconds":2968}]},{"id":"c935a2df-6cad-491e-93e6-a8ca8737e91c","title":"The Beginning","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark14-16","content_text":"Mark 14-16 cover the last supper through the resurrection of the Christ. Then the book suddenly ends. We discuss some reasons as to why Mark would have ended his book in this way. We also give our final thoughts and lessons learned from the Gospel of Mark.","content_html":"Mark 14-16 cover the last supper through the resurrection of the Christ. Then the book suddenly ends. We discuss some reasons as to why Mark would have ended his book in this way. We also give our final thoughts and lessons learned from the Gospel of Mark.
","summary":"Mark 14-16 cover the last supper through the resurrection of the Christ. Then the book suddenly ends. We discuss why and we give our final thoughts on the book of Mark.","date_published":"2018-09-04T16:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/c935a2df-6cad-491e-93e6-a8ca8737e91c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":26295896,"duration_in_seconds":3286}]},{"id":"655bfb2f-d5e0-4d29-a956-a301cf7d93d7","title":"Jesus and the Temple Pt3","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark13","content_text":"As the disciples admire the temple, Jesus tells them that soon there will not be a stone left of the temple. The disciples reaction upon hearing this is to ask when will this happen to which Jesus replies with a prophecy that seems mysterious and confusing. In this podcast we try to tackle the meaning of the prophecy as well as the question, what if any of it applies to us today.","content_html":"As the disciples admire the temple, Jesus tells them that soon there will not be a stone left of the temple. The disciples reaction upon hearing this is to ask when will this happen to which Jesus replies with a prophecy that seems mysterious and confusing. In this podcast we try to tackle the meaning of the prophecy as well as the question, what if any of it applies to us today.
","summary":"In Mark 13 Jesus prophecies the fall of the temple and Jerusalem. This is a passage that is hard to understand. Join us as we try to explain it.","date_published":"2018-08-23T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/655bfb2f-d5e0-4d29-a956-a301cf7d93d7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":54451842,"duration_in_seconds":3402}]},{"id":"40692456-834e-489d-94c8-eabe1ea8976b","title":"Jesus and the Temple Pt2 - Jesus and the Sanhedrin","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mk11-27to12-44","content_text":"When jesus comes to Jerusalem he gets into a series of conflicts with all the different members of the religious council known as the Sanhedrin. This council was the highest religious and political authority in all of Israel and also the group directly responsible for Jesus' crucifixion. In this podcast we go deep into the background of the Sanhedrin to try to understand their depth of influence and why they saw Jesus as such a threat.","content_html":"When jesus comes to Jerusalem he gets into a series of conflicts with all the different members of the religious council known as the Sanhedrin. This council was the highest religious and political authority in all of Israel and also the group directly responsible for Jesus' crucifixion. In this podcast we go deep into the background of the Sanhedrin to try to understand their depth of influence and why they saw Jesus as such a threat.
","summary":"In this second part of Jesus and the Temple, we delve deep into the background of the different groups that Jesus has conflict with in Mark 11:27-12:44","date_published":"2018-08-17T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/40692456-834e-489d-94c8-eabe1ea8976b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":78858449,"duration_in_seconds":3285}]},{"id":"e35117c0-8b02-4b40-8fa2-b7733344e96c","title":"Jesus at the Temple Pt1","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mk11-1-26","content_text":"When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, all of his activity revolves around the Temple. Including turning over of tables, driving people out of the temple courts and in chapter 13 of Mark prophesying about the destruction of the once magnificent building. One of the reasons why the men of the Sanhedrin seek to kill the so called Messiah is because of what he says and the actions he takes around the temple. The magnitude and breath of his actions can be lost on us if we do not understand the deep significance this building had to the people of Israel. \nJoin us in this three part series as we delve deep into the history, significance and place of the temple and its leadership in Jewish society.","content_html":"When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, all of his activity revolves around the Temple. Including turning over of tables, driving people out of the temple courts and in chapter 13 of Mark prophesying about the destruction of the once magnificent building. One of the reasons why the men of the Sanhedrin seek to kill the so called Messiah is because of what he says and the actions he takes around the temple. The magnitude and breath of his actions can be lost on us if we do not understand the deep significance this building had to the people of Israel.
\nJoin us in this three part series as we delve deep into the history, significance and place of the temple and its leadership in Jewish society.
On our last episode we discussed the topic of divorce through Mark 10:1-12. We limited our discussion to the aformentioned scripture and the scripture that it alludes to in Deuteronomy. On this episode, with the aid of a guest speaker John Brush, elder of the Broward Church of Christ, we go even more in depth as we discuss many of the issues of discussion that revolve the topic of divorce.
","summary":"On this episode we are joined by John Brush, an elder with many years of shepherding experience, to discuss the many issues of discussion that revolve the subject of Divorce. ","date_published":"2018-06-27T17:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/845f3c61-dd49-4716-a559-2fa29759e256.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49527371,"duration_in_seconds":3432}]},{"id":"d6218011-0e85-45ba-a19f-25df21fe4eba","title":"Divorce Pt1 - Mark 10:1-12","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/divorcept1","content_text":"Our society seems to make less and less of the issue of divorce. In Mark 10:1-12 the Pharisees approach Jesus about the topic, which was much more of a big deal in their time. Jesus teaching on divorce can seem strict and narrow. Fact that creates a lot of controversy in Christian circles. Join as we discuss this topic in part one of a two part series. In this episode we explore the greater context of divorce in Jewish culture, ours and what Jesus teaching on the topic ultimately teaches us about marriage. In part two we will have a guest speaker who will help us tackle many of the difficult aspects of the topic of divorce.","content_html":"Our society seems to make less and less of the issue of divorce. In Mark 10:1-12 the Pharisees approach Jesus about the topic, which was much more of a big deal in their time. Jesus teaching on divorce can seem strict and narrow. Fact that creates a lot of controversy in Christian circles. Join as we discuss this topic in part one of a two part series. In this episode we explore the greater context of divorce in Jewish culture, ours and what Jesus teaching on the topic ultimately teaches us about marriage. In part two we will have a guest speaker who will help us tackle many of the difficult aspects of the topic of divorce.
","summary":"Mark 10:1-12 touches on the topic of divorce. This is a touchy subject in Christian circles and not enough of an issue for the majority of people. Join us, in this part one of a two part series as we discuss what Jesus taught about divorce and what it teaches us about marriage.","date_published":"2018-06-23T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/d6218011-0e85-45ba-a19f-25df21fe4eba.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44919112,"duration_in_seconds":3103}]},{"id":"0f721fb3-df9e-495c-943b-ecd25b8e914d","title":"Morals For Disciples","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mk9-30-50","content_text":"From Mark 8 through 10 Jesus teaches discipleship and the morals of his kingdom. He challenges pre conceived notions of morality and challenges us to live in a way that does good to those around us. Listen as we discuss how Jesus wants us to live and the way it can impact the world!","content_html":"From Mark 8 through 10 Jesus teaches discipleship and the morals of his kingdom. He challenges pre conceived notions of morality and challenges us to live in a way that does good to those around us. Listen as we discuss how Jesus wants us to live and the way it can impact the world!
","summary":"Jesus puts our morality and the morality of his time on its head. Challenging us to live in a way that would be good for the world at large.","date_published":"2018-06-08T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/0f721fb3-df9e-495c-943b-ecd25b8e914d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49797852,"duration_in_seconds":3462}]},{"id":"1c6566fd-245b-4994-8b19-2d4abfeb823b","title":"Transfiguration","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark9-2-29","content_text":"After revealing to his disciples for the first time that he is going to die, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up on a mountain where he is transfigured. This event is monumental, it ties many symbolism of the old testament to Jesus' ministry and it is a clear sign that Jesus is the Messiah and that the Kingdom of God is here!","content_html":"After revealing to his disciples for the first time that he is going to die, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up on a mountain where he is transfigured. This event is monumental, it ties many symbolism of the old testament to Jesus' ministry and it is a clear sign that Jesus is the Messiah and that the Kingdom of God is here!
","summary":"After revealing to his disciples for the first time that he is going to die, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up on a mountain where he is transfigured. This event is monumental, it ties many symbolism of the old testament to Jesus' ministry and it is a clear sign that Jesus is the Messiah and that the Kingdom of God is here!","date_published":"2018-05-31T21:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/1c6566fd-245b-4994-8b19-2d4abfeb823b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":53294562,"duration_in_seconds":3667}]},{"id":"993c35ed-783e-4f02-9064-7308c3bb77db","title":"To Lose Is Gain","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mk8-31-38","content_text":"In this episode of the Ether Podcast, Ryan and Rodrigo discuss Jesus' teaching on discipleship in depth. A teaching that demands that we lose ourselves for the sake of Christ. A teaching that is the only way for us to truly find life.","content_html":"In this episode of the Ether Podcast, Ryan and Rodrigo discuss Jesus' teaching on discipleship in depth. A teaching that demands that we lose ourselves for the sake of Christ. A teaching that is the only way for us to truly find life.
","summary":"Jesus' instruction to his would be followers is very demanding, how we find life is by going along with his demands. ","date_published":"2018-05-10T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/993c35ed-783e-4f02-9064-7308c3bb77db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":72830252,"duration_in_seconds":2979}]},{"id":"0bdcba6c-5151-4a79-b4f1-3a800e29f781","title":"Questions and THE QUESTION","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mk8verse27to30","content_text":"Questions are important but maybe no more important than the one question Jesus asks his disciples. Join us as we discuss the importance of questions and the importance of THE question!","content_html":"Questions are important but maybe no more important than the one question Jesus asks his disciples. Join us as we discuss the importance of questions and the importance of THE question!
","summary":"Questions are important but maybe no more important than the one question Jesus asks his disciples.","date_published":"2018-04-26T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/0bdcba6c-5151-4a79-b4f1-3a800e29f781.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":54715007,"duration_in_seconds":2224}]},{"id":"7e2c047a-c682-4f41-afdc-0595989dcc35","title":"The Gospel is for Everyone","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mk7andmk8","content_text":"A trip to gentile land highlights a huge difference between the Pharisees and Jesus. With their teachings and traditions the Pharisees make their faith exclusive and isolated from Gentiles. Jesus on the other hand goes among them and performs the same miracles he does in Israel. Join us as we discuss the accessibility of the Gospel, why it was a big deal in Jesus' time and why it is a big deal now. ","content_html":"A trip to gentile land highlights a huge difference between the Pharisees and Jesus. With their teachings and traditions the Pharisees make their faith exclusive and isolated from Gentiles. Jesus on the other hand goes among them and performs the same miracles he does in Israel. Join us as we discuss the accessibility of the Gospel, why it was a big deal in Jesus' time and why it is a big deal now.
","summary":"A confrontation with the Pharisees and a trip outside of Galilee shows us that the Gospel is for Everyone","date_published":"2018-04-19T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/7e2c047a-c682-4f41-afdc-0595989dcc35.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":57157551,"duration_in_seconds":2266}]},{"id":"e8b96cf2-ecdd-493d-bc6e-ccccf303c9e9","title":"We Stink at Morality","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark7a","content_text":"Morality, no matter the flavor we adhere to, is a crucial part of our every day living. It determines our behavior and helps us navigate our lives. During the time of Jesus, the Pharisees were deeply attached to morality, so much so that they clung to a series of religious norms that would ensure their purity and righteousness. Jesus, however, during a confrontation with the aforementioned religious group, reveals to them that their norms were at odds with the Law of God and did not address the true source of impurity, \"what comes from within\". This interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees, shows a truth that we need to embrace if we hope to obey and be transformed by God, which is that we stink at morality. ","content_html":"Morality, no matter the flavor we adhere to, is a crucial part of our every day living. It determines our behavior and helps us navigate our lives. During the time of Jesus, the Pharisees were deeply attached to morality, so much so that they clung to a series of religious norms that would ensure their purity and righteousness. Jesus, however, during a confrontation with the aforementioned religious group, reveals to them that their norms were at odds with the Law of God and did not address the true source of impurity, "what comes from within". This interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees, shows a truth that we need to embrace if we hope to obey and be transformed by God, which is that we stink at morality.
","summary":"Through a conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees we learn how much we stink at morality.","date_published":"2018-04-06T06:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/e8b96cf2-ecdd-493d-bc6e-ccccf303c9e9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":83062991,"duration_in_seconds":3289}]},{"id":"6414126a-c22e-4b6e-ba99-73ed70c536d4","title":"Discipleship is Trust","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark6c","content_text":"Ignorant? Stubborn? A little bit of both? These are questions that we could ask ourselves about Jesus' Apostles. One thing we cannot deny is that in spite of their possible ignorance or stubbornness, they obeyed and trusted Jesus. What they clearly display is faith. A faith that we have a great deal to learn from. Join us as we discuss Mark 6:30-56, and learn to have faith like the Apostles did.","content_html":"Ignorant? Stubborn? A little bit of both? These are questions that we could ask ourselves about Jesus' Apostles. One thing we cannot deny is that in spite of their possible ignorance or stubbornness, they obeyed and trusted Jesus. What they clearly display is faith. A faith that we have a great deal to learn from. Join us as we discuss Mark 6:30-56, and learn to have faith like the Apostles did.
","summary":"The Apostles are a tremendous example of trust and obedience. ","date_published":"2018-03-28T16:30:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/6414126a-c22e-4b6e-ba99-73ed70c536d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":68983762,"duration_in_seconds":2812}]},{"id":"30bb9176-592a-4d95-a64d-31500430322d","title":"Man of Peace - Mk 6:7-13","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark6b","content_text":"Jesus gives very specific instruction when he sends out the twelve and later the seventy two. Embedded in that instruction is a principle that Jesus and his disciples used to evangelize the world. The \"Person of Peace\" principle is a tool that can make our evangelism extremely effective. We have a special guest on this podcast that will help explain this powerful concept that has the potential to revolutionize the way you make disciples. ","content_html":"Jesus gives very specific instruction when he sends out the twelve and later the seventy two. Embedded in that instruction is a principle that Jesus and his disciples used to evangelize the world. The "Person of Peace" principle is a tool that can make our evangelism extremely effective. We have a special guest on this podcast that will help explain this powerful concept that has the potential to revolutionize the way you make disciples.
","summary":"Learn about the Man of Peace principle","date_published":"2018-03-16T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/30bb9176-592a-4d95-a64d-31500430322d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":94059023,"duration_in_seconds":3756}]},{"id":"151fed1a-36c9-430f-87fe-073a3c394161","title":"Lack of Faith - Mark 6:1-6","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark6","content_text":"Jesus was always looking for people of faith. One of the places in which we would expect he would find it is in his own hometown. However, there, he finds a glaring lack of it. We can tend to look down on the people of Nazareth for treating the Christ in a bad way, but would we have been very different? In this podcast we discuss the factors that may have caused Jesus' own friends and neighbors to not believe in him. We also explore some modern hurdles to having deep and powerful faith. ","content_html":"Jesus was always looking for people of faith. One of the places in which we would expect he would find it is in his own hometown. However, there, he finds a glaring lack of it. We can tend to look down on the people of Nazareth for treating the Christ in a bad way, but would we have been very different? In this podcast we discuss the factors that may have caused Jesus' own friends and neighbors to not believe in him. We also explore some modern hurdles to having deep and powerful faith.
","summary":"Faith takes abandonment ","date_published":"2018-03-08T16:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/151fed1a-36c9-430f-87fe-073a3c394161.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":62233428,"duration_in_seconds":2538}]},{"id":"4f32a470-2693-40a5-898e-6d99f8a80cff","title":"Fear of Jesus, Mark 4:35-4:43","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/fearofjesusmark435-543","content_text":"Jesus calms the storm and saves the lives of his disciples. Their reaction is to be fear him. Likewise the people who witness Jesus drive several demons out of a man are afraid and ask him and his companions to leave. Was fearing Jesus a bad reaction to have? \nWe generally consider fear a negative emotion, one that drives us away from people. Yet, fear is an important part of our walk with God. Fear can be good, join us in this Podcast as we explore why.","content_html":"Jesus calms the storm and saves the lives of his disciples. Their reaction is to be fear him. Likewise the people who witness Jesus drive several demons out of a man are afraid and ask him and his companions to leave. Was fearing Jesus a bad reaction to have?
\nWe generally consider fear a negative emotion, one that drives us away from people. Yet, fear is an important part of our walk with God. Fear can be good, join us in this Podcast as we explore why.
Starting in chapter 4, Jesus would begin teaching in parables, often starting with the word "Listen". Some of these short simple stories held rich insight as to the nature and breath of the Kingdom of God. Others were meant for self reflection that would lead to repentance.
\nYet, Jesus purposely taught in ambiguous short stories to keep some people from understanding and repenting. If you think this seems counter intuitive, you should listen to this Podcast. We will wrestle with Jesus' motivation for teaching in Parables and we will draw deep insights from the lessons they hide.
When Jesus begins his ministry, he displays power and authority that astonishes his audience. Some follow him, some oppose him but they must all contend with their own expectations as to who the Messiah was supposed to be.
\nIn this Podcast we discuss the ways in which different people received Jesus as well as the different ways in which he challenged the status quo.
John the Baptist was a significant figure in the Bible and of his time. He serves as a bridge between the Old and New Testament. Like Elijah he is the messenger who prepares the way for the arrival of the Lord. He is even spoken about by ancient historians like Josephus. Yet this revolutionary gives us a valuable lesson in humility as the basis of Christian living and ministry. Much like the people of his time, however, we can look past him and not give him the importance he deserves. In this podcast we try to give him his proper significance, listen and we hope you enjoy.
","summary":"John the Baptist was awesome and yet we don't often give him the rep he deserves. In this podcast we attempt to show you how great he was and what we can learn from him. ","date_published":"2018-01-25T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/1924ecab-8699-40bb-891b-6d4d23a2ad15.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74334576,"duration_in_seconds":3042}]},{"id":"21d6ceef-a3cb-4b40-9988-95738f8d94ab","title":"Gospel of Mark - Intro","url":"https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcastmark-intro","content_text":"Welcome to the first EtherMMC Podcast where Rodrigo and Ryan delve deeper into the historical context in which Mark was written. During the 60s A.D. early Christians were being persecuted in the most gruesome manner and although we might not directly relate to their lifestyle or level of commitment we do need to ask ourselves: How easily do I shrink or how strongly do I believe and how far am I willing to carry my faith? Mark had to write in the most compelling way to help these persecuted people keep the faith and look forward to heaven. \nHowever, even to this day Christians are being persecuted. According to Open Doors' report 1/12 Christians are being persecuted worldwide and we need to pray for them and make sure we are doing what we can to help them. \nEarly Christians thought that Jesus would come back in their lifetime, so they were fervently advancing the Kingdom of God here on earth. Today we have a false sense of security and we are not looking forward to the coming of Jesus. How do we jolt back?\n\nIf you like this podcast and the other content we create, your support on Patreon would be appreciated https://www.patreon.com/etherMMC","content_html":"Welcome to the first EtherMMC Podcast where Rodrigo and Ryan delve deeper into the historical context in which Mark was written. During the 60s A.D. early Christians were being persecuted in the most gruesome manner and although we might not directly relate to their lifestyle or level of commitment we do need to ask ourselves: How easily do I shrink or how strongly do I believe and how far am I willing to carry my faith? Mark had to write in the most compelling way to help these persecuted people keep the faith and look forward to heaven.
\nHowever, even to this day Christians are being persecuted. According to Open Doors' report 1/12 Christians are being persecuted worldwide and we need to pray for them and make sure we are doing what we can to help them.
\nEarly Christians thought that Jesus would come back in their lifetime, so they were fervently advancing the Kingdom of God here on earth. Today we have a false sense of security and we are not looking forward to the coming of Jesus. How do we jolt back?
If you like this podcast and the other content we create, your support on Patreon would be appreciated https://www.patreon.com/etherMMC
","summary":"In this podcast we delve deeper into the topic of persecution. We talk in more detail about first century christian persecution as well as modern persecution.","date_published":"2018-01-18T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8d148b15-8645-48ce-96d1-350a5cdbe08b/21d6ceef-a3cb-4b40-9988-95738f8d94ab.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65704517,"duration_in_seconds":2682}]}]}