JCE ep 9.9.26 Prudence, Not Panic; What's Up; Blessed Are You

I share Luther's prayer from the Diet of Worms, revealing his faith and courage. I once again suggest we not chime in without sufficient information, this time as it relates to  Samuel Sey. In our Prophets segment I cover Habakkuk, the Job of the prophets and finally, consider what we ought to be longing for, Eden.

Lisa and I consider the example of Priscilla, her teaching role and how it relates to women pastors. I rebuke both sides on the current Elizabeth Elliot controversy. I look at the parables of the treasure, the Pearl of Great Price and of the fish. Finally, Jesus reigns now, everywhere, over everyone.

I give thanks to God and praise to Lisa for ten years of marriage. I consider the cultural implications of how we do Halloween. I provide an update on the goings on around here and finally explain why contemporary idolatry is even worse than idolatry from the past.

I discuss Lisa's new venture and her penchant for making things beautiful. I remember, for better and for worse, the importance of midterm elections. In That 70s Kid I note the changes we go through when we start to care how we look. Finally how consummer choices encourage us to think we can choose our own god.

Lisa and I discuss the remarkable faith of Martha and Mary. I weigh in on the hubbub over Steve Lawson's new book. Plus, in our Prophets segment we consider Nahum's message to God's people and to Assyria. Finally, how we miss the point if we miss that the Prophet Nathan is telling each of us, "Thou art the man."

Lisa and I discuss the faithful persistence of the Canannite woman whose son Jesus delivered. I consider the folly of judging people by skin color. We unpack what the parables of the Sower and the wheat and the tares tells us about believers and we consider how evangelism requires that we speak hard truths.

I explore how prudence suggests we prepare for hardship, but not to create hardship in our preparation, all while praising my Proverbs 31 wife. I give an update on events at Dunamis Fellowship. And, the blessings of being persecuted for His name's sake.

Lisa and I consider the godly gratitude of Mary Magdalene. I encourage some basic listening skills. Plus, the 8 track soundtrack of my growing up years and remembering our royal status in the midst of persecution.

Lisa and I conclude our conversation on the woman at the well. Plus, the folly of judging the repentance of others. How we often get Micah wrong, and why the reality of forgiveness and peace with the living God is the most precious reality of the Christian faith.

Lisa and I begin a discussion of Jesus' interaction with the woman at the well, celebrating His grace. I consider the latest donneybrook in the Reformed world built on anonymous accusations. Plus, how socialism destroys men's souls by corrupting the blessing of work.