web02.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:35:32 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ether Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Bible” https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/tags/bible Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:00:00 -0400 We are Bible enthusiast wrestling with how to grow spiritually, help others grow and bring others to Christ. Through conversation we delve deep into Bible passages and try to figure out what they mean and how to best live by them. Ether produces this podcast, videos and other content through the support of our audince. We thank you for listening and would greatly appreciate your support on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/etherMMC. en-us episodic A podcast to make and grow disciples Ether MMC We are Bible enthusiast wrestling with how to grow spiritually, help others grow and bring others to Christ. Through conversation we delve deep into Bible passages and try to figure out what they mean and how to best live by them. Ether produces this podcast, videos and other content through the support of our audince. We thank you for listening and would greatly appreciate your support on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/etherMMC. no Ether MMC rodrigo.acosta@ethermmc.com How to Study the Bible - Bridging the Old and New Testaments https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/bridgingtheoldandnewtestaments cec1dd23-626d-4cd2-8e8f-99fddfabd1d1 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:00:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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. 53:37 no Christianity, Christian, Bible, Bible Study, Religion, Christian Living, Old Testament, New Testament How to Study the Bible - What is Wisdom https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/whatiswisdom c6b0804d-90bc-4712-b984-bd4e64c48ff1 Tue, 21 May 2019 15:15:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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 51:12 no Christianity, Christian, Bible, Bible Study, Religion, Psamls, how to read the bible God at the Center - The Book of Psalms https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/psalmsgodatthecenter 0a210ed1-a471-4176-a2f3-8388266f44b0 Tue, 19 Mar 2019 17:45:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC The book of Psalms may be the perfect book to teach us how to put God at the center of everything. 1:01:15 no 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. Christianity, Christian, Bible, Bible Study, Religion, Psamls, how to read the bible 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.

]]> 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.

]]> The Point of Acts is the Spirit https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/spiritinacts 9ba337d0-7080-4117-8b9e-d527990f1576 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:30:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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. 47:23 no 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. Christianity, Christian, Bible, Bible Study, Religion, Study of Acts 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Demystifying the Prophets https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/demystifyingtheprophets 6d876d62-5778-4838-bf59-b6dcffa66ee1 Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:00:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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 37:32 no 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. Christianity, Christian, Bible, Bible Study, Religion 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Ether Talks - Church not Church https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/ethertalks-churchnotchurch 298f6bec-6fd3-4edb-a112-2a79bd3a48b7 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 49:47 no 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. bible, church, Christianity, Discipleship 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Biblical Genres - How To Study the Bible Series https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/biblicalgenres-howtostudythebibleseries 48ad262b-dc3f-4f80-897d-f619a117690f Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:15:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC Our series on How to Study the Bible continues with a series within a series about Biblical Genres 44:48 no 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. bible, bible study, discipleship, Christianity, disciples 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Bible Hermeneutics - How to Study the Bible Series https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-hermeneutics 9e060098-d7ce-44c8-a49d-fae4e44d6040 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:45:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC We take a passage and we ask the question, "What does this passage mean for us today?" 59:41 no 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. Bible, Bible Study, Christianity, Discipleship 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Ether Talks - Gospel Centered Discipleship https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/ethertalks-gospelcentereddiscipleship 80c47b20-480a-47d0-bb0f-1ac505587bcc Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:45:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC Keith Winship, Minister of the Clemson Foothills Church joins us to share his journey to truly live a life worthy of the Gospel. 49:23 no 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. Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Bible, Bible Study, Disciple life 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Ether Podcast - How to Study the Bible - Exegesis https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-howtostudythebible-exegesis b3daad82-7c48-441d-8fdf-d1e00a92fcb0 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:00:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC We each grab a passage and we exegetic it. 1:02:56 no Rodrigo, Rachel and Ryan each pick a passage to exegetic and then we talk about it! bible study, how to study the bible, discipleship, Christianity, Church, Bible Rodrigo, Rachel and Ryan each pick a passage to exegetic and then we talk about it!

]]> Rodrigo, Rachel and Ryan each pick a passage to exegetic and then we talk about it!

]]> Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - The Importance of Bible Study https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-ethertalks-theimportanceofbiblestudy 0b7ac12e-6dd9-4e39-937f-311abee3d3b8 Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:15:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC Alfredo Valentin from the Big Apple Church joins us this Ether Talk to discuss the importance of Bible Study. 54:00 no 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. Bible, Church, Bible Study, Christianity 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Ether Podcast: Challenges of Reading Scripture https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-challengesofreadingscripture 81c0466a-a98b-4c3d-87b1-e3ea7b689b5f Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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. 1:00:33 no 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. Bible, Bible Study, Church, Bible interpretation, Christianity, Discipleship 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - Obstacles to the Kingdom of God https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcast-ethertalks-obstaclestothekingdom af09e122-1459-47c9-a79d-e01eb80b5604 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC Steve LaFrance, joins us to talk about obstacles to advancing the Kingdom of God, big hint, we talk about politics. 1:05:14 no 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! church, church and culture, Christianity, bible, Bible study, church and politics 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Ether Podcast: Not About Us https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/howtostudythebible-notaboutus 0ba16364-d161-48bc-86ab-30bdbbf80d3a Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:45:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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 56:15 no 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. Bible, Bible Study, Bible Learning, Discipleship, How to study the Bible, How to read the Bible, How to learn the Bible 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Divorce Pt2 - Mark 10:1-12 https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/divorcept2 845f3c61-dd49-4716-a559-2fa29759e256 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:00:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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. 57:12 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Divorce Pt1 - Mark 10:1-12 https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/divorcept1 d6218011-0e85-45ba-a19f-25df21fe4eba Sat, 23 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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. 51:43 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Morals For Disciples https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mk9-30-50 0f721fb3-df9e-495c-943b-ecd25b8e914d Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:00:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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. 57:42 no 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! 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!

]]> 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!

]]> Transfiguration https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark9-2-29 1c6566fd-245b-4994-8b19-2d4abfeb823b Thu, 31 May 2018 21:30:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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! 1:01:07 no 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! 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!

]]> 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!

]]> The Gospel is for Everyone https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mk7andmk8 7e2c047a-c682-4f41-afdc-0595989dcc35 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC A confrontation with the Pharisees and a trip outside of Galilee shows us that the Gospel is for Everyone 37:46 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Discipleship is Trust https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark6c 6414126a-c22e-4b6e-ba99-73ed70c536d4 Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:30:00 -0400 Ether MMC full Ether MMC The Apostles are a tremendous example of trust and obedience. 46:52 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Fear of Jesus, Mark 4:35-4:43 https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/fearofjesusmark435-543 4f32a470-2693-40a5-898e-6d99f8a80cff Sat, 03 Mar 2018 09:15:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC We 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. 48:01 no 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? We 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. 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?
We 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.

]]> 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?
We 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.

]]> Parables of Jesus - Mark 4:1-29 https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark4 4ab5d36c-dfab-42e6-a702-c6e05d0110c0 Wed, 07 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC Jesus taught about repentance and the Kingdom of God with Parables. Interpreting them can lead to a greater understanding about the message that Jesus was trying to bring into this world. Join us as we dig deep into the meaning of the parables of Jesus. 40:37 no 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. Yet, 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. 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.
Yet, 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.

]]> 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.
Yet, 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.

]]> Mark 1:16-3:35 Challenging Status Quo https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark1-16-3-34 7c03d0a7-8705-418c-ad21-3a9c1e4aae68 Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:00:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC As Jesus begins his ministry he challenges religious, social and even familial norms. 41:52 no 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. In 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. 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.
In 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.

]]> 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.
In 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.

]]> Mark 1:1-13 An In Depth Look into John the Baptist https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/mark1verses1-13 1924ecab-8699-40bb-891b-6d4d23a2ad15 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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. 50:42 no 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. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Gospel of Mark - Intro https://etherpodcast.fireside.fm/etherpodcastmark-intro 21d6ceef-a3cb-4b40-9988-95738f8d94ab Thu, 18 Jan 2018 12:00:00 -0500 Ether MMC full Ether MMC 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. 44:42 no 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. However, 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. Early 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 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.
However, 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.
Early 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

]]> 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.
However, 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.
Early 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

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