Have you ever read through the Old Testament and thought, "Oh mylanta! I cannot wait for Jesus to show up. These stories are hard to read."
What if we told you that Jesus was just as present in those stories as He was in the miracles of the New Testament? Many people (including Christians) believe that Jesus didn't arrive on the scene until His recorded birth in the gospels. But that simply isn't true. Jesus has always existed, He wasn't created by God. He played an integral role in Creation and was present through every moment of history.
In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:
Scripture Memory of the Season: 1 John 5:1-3 (CSB) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him. This is how we know that we love God's children; when we love God and obey His commands. For this is what love for God is: to keep His commands.
For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/05
You'll find a link for "He's Where The Joy" Is by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions to Candace and Tara-Leigh to be answered in a special private livestream event in February 2023.
Thank you to this season's sponsors:
AccessMore https://www.accessmore.com/Great American Family https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/
During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're going to use a uniquely American holiday that involves consuming copious amounts of dead bird and marshmallow-slathered root vegetables as a springboard to talk about the global spiritual fruit of gratitude. Our hope is that this conversation will be beneficial to all Backporchers - whether you live in Nashville, Nairobi, New York or New Zealand! And the passage we're going to dive into is non-traditional as well. More often than not Christians turn to the New Testament when the topic is eucharisteo - that's the original Greek word the English word "thanksgiving" is translated from - but we're going Old Testament today to talk about how unlike the Thanksgiving holiday we celebrate here in America the last Thursday in November, gratitude is supposed to be an on-going, everyday expression of faith for Christ-followers. One of my theological heroes - Sir G.K. Chesterton - who wrote the classic book, "Orthodoxy" - said it well in this keen observation: "When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude." So please grab a cup of coffee and your Bible - unless you're driving or have your hands in the nether-regions of a frozen Turkey, of course - and come hang out on the porch with us!
Back Porch Theology is sponsored in part by Dwell Bible App. Save 30% off Dwell for Life at DwellApp.io/Lisa Harper.
During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're going to explore a colorful passage at the beginning of Matthew's gospel account to help prepare our hearts for the miracle of Christmas during this, the first week of Advent. Because despite what retailers would like us to think, the Advent has nothing whatsoever to do with shopping! The word "Advent" comes from the Latin word adventus, which means arrival or coming. In the 4th and 5th Centuries, Advent marked the season of preparation for the baptism of new Christians at the January feast of Epiphany. During that ancient season of preparation, Christ-followers spent 40 days in penance, prayer, and fasting to prepare for the baptisms of new believers at Epiphany. It wasn't until the Middle Ages, that Advent was solely connected with Christmas. And while joy is certainly one facet of Advent, there is a necessary sobriety to this season as Deitrich Bonhoeffer explained in his observation: "The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come." Bonhoeffer's assertion that only those cognizant of their own flaws can actually celebrate Christ's coming aptly describes the biblical characters we'll be hanging out with today because their true stories sound like they've been ripped from the tabloids! They're pretty unusual - if not very unlikely - ambassadors of Advent but they provide glorious proof that perfection is not a prerequisite to be adopted into the family of God! So please grab a cup of coffee and your Bible - unless you're driving or feeding a giant Tupperware of cranberry sauce into the garbage disposal, of course - and come hang out on the porch with us!
Back Porch Theology is sponsored in part by Dwell Bible App. Save 30% off Dwell for Life at DwellApp.io/Lisa Harper.
Are you weary and exhausted by the end of each day? Do some parts of your life feel mundane and insignignifcant? Many of us are running through life like it is a sprint rather than a marathon. Living in this way will eventually leave you feeling tired and disillusioned. In this episode you will be empowered to slow down and shift your perspective so that you can restore your strength, realign your focus, and reignite your passion and purpose.
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The divisive culture in our world is undeniable. We can see it everywhere from our local churches to current events to the global platform of social media. We may be left wondering how to handle the stress of it all and escape from the hostility. The good news is that unity is possible through Jesus. This episode will empower you to be a positive in influence in your community and lead the way in bringing unity through Jesus.
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God is a GOOD Father who is never disappointed in you *gasp*
He is grieved by our sins, but never disappointed. Because to be disappointed He has to be let down by an unmet expectation, and He has no expectations of us. When we sin, God does not run from us, He runs to us and dwells with us. The whole point of the Bible is God's love story to us and His goodness + kindness are reflected all throughout it. And He funnels who He is through The Trinity.
In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:
Scripture Memory of the Season: 1 John 5:1-2 (CSB) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him. This is how we know that we love God's children; when we love God and obey His commands.
For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/04
You'll find a link for "He's Where The Joy Is" by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com you can submit questions to Candace and Tara-Leigh to be answered in a special private livestream event in February 2023.
Thank you to this season's sponsors:
AccessMore https://www.accessmore.com/
Great American Family https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/
When you read scripture, are you searching for God or are you looking for yourself? Because the lens through which we read scripture is a game changer to our faith journey. God wants to be known and revealed, and that is what He does throughout scripture as we see The Trinity described. This may be complex to grasp, but Candace Cameron Bure and her guest host Tara-Leigh Cobble want to walk you through understanding it as you grow in your faith.
In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:
Scripture Memory for this episode:
1 John 5:1 (CSB) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him.
For all things mentioned in this episode head over to
https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/01
You'll find a link for "He's Where The Joy Is" by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com can submit questions to Candace and Tara-Leigh to be answered in a special private livestream event in February 2023.
Thank you to this season's sponsors:
AccessMore https://www.accessmore.com/
Great American Family https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/
We were created out of the overflow of God's love - That is a powerful reality that we often don't fully comprehend. In today's conversation, Candace and Tara-Leigh dive deep into the love of God; to understand His love we must understand the Trinity. He is always who He has been and He always will be. We are just learning more and more about that every day.
In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:
Scripture Memory of the Season: 1 John 5:1 (CSB) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him.
For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/02
You'll find a link for "He's Where The Joy Is" by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com you can submit questions to Candace and Tara-Leigh to be answered in a special private livestream event in February 2023.
Thank you to this season's sponsors: AccessMore https://www.accessmore.com/
Great American Family https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/
Zach Windahl is a faith-based entrepreneur, author, and speaker with a mission to help others better understand the Bible and grow closer to God. Zach is most well-known for publishing The Bible Study: A One-Year Study of the Bible and How it Relates to You, which helps readers engage with the Bible like never before and has sold over 250,000 copies since being published in 2016. Passionate about helping people create holy habits, Zach founded The Brand Sunday, a company dedicated to providing resources that help people grow in their relationship with God, including planners, study journals, trivia books ice breaker cards, and more. Zach strives to meet people wherever they are in their faith journey, from new believers to seasoned saints, to help them understand that faith does not need to be overwhelming and learn what it means to live a whole and holy life. You can learn more about Zach, and purchase his newest book, See the Good here: www.zachwindahl.com/
God is both Creator and Father - this speaks to how relational He is; we aren't just His creations. We are His children. He was Father before He was Creator. Do you see Him as your Father? You can know about God the Father intellectually, but struggle to receive it depending on your perspective and experience with earthly fathers. God wants to Father you in the way that you should be (and desire to be) fathered.
In this episode, you will hear Candace and Tara-Leigh discuss:
Scripture Memory of the Season: 1 John 5:1-2 (CSB) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves the one born of him. This is how we know that we love God's children; when we love God and obey His commands.
For all things mentioned in this episode head over to https://ccbpodcast.com/episodes/season-1/03
You'll find a link for "He's Where The Joy Is" by Tara-Leigh Cobble, and at Candace.com you can submit questions to Candace and Tara-Leigh to be answered in a special private livestream event in February 2023.
Thank you to this season's sponsors:
AccessMore https://www.accessmore.com/
Great American Family https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/
