Raised to Walk Podcast

We are all called by God to a specific purpose. But that call is not the qualifying.

8/30/22 • 10:14

Breaking free from party loyalty isn't easy. As a lifelong Republican, I've witnessed how blind partisanship enables corruption in local school boards and beyond. This personal journey through political disillusionment reveals why discerning Christians should vote principles over party in the upcoming midterms.

11/6/18 • 49:11

Can you find God without religion? Many people are looking for God. Many claim to be able to help you find Him, but do you need religion in order to do so?

9/14/18 • 07:39

God illustrates His love and plan for us in many ways: through history, through the cosmos, and, yes, through dogs. Sometimes we close ourselves off from everyone around us ... but then there are dogs.

9/8/18 • 08:36

Are Christians still obligated to tithe and support the efforts of the corporate church financially? Thoughts on giving, obedience, a grateful heart, and blessings.

6/9/18 • 06:55

David Bentley Hart has some strong feelings about atheists and the current American culture. A book review of "Atheist Delusions."

5/22/18 • 19:39

This is a story of two babies and a funeral. If you are in a situation where doctors have said, “there is no hope,” but you have hope still . . . Don’t give up.  Listen to that hope and remember that not only are doctors often wrong, but we have the Great Physician on our side.

4/30/18 • 11:50

In this book review on "Two Powers in Heaven" by Alan Segal, we see how even an Orthodox Jewish scholar acknowledges the Second Temple belief of "two powers" or two Yahwehs in heaven.

4/23/18 • 21:41

What is the origin of Easter. Some people claim that Easter is a pagan holiday, but is it really? Read about the true story and origin of Easter.

3/12/18 • 09:18

Jerry Falwell presents himself as a Christian leader and authority on the basis of who his father was. But does what he has to say truly line up with the Bible? No. A Biblical response to Jerry Falwell.

1/29/18 • 21:37

At the beginning of each New Year, most of us start with new resolution and good intentions.    It is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. But sometimes good intentions aren't enough.

1/25/18 • 12:56

Christmas is almost here, but Hanukkah comes first. Hanukkah is a story about faithfulness, integrity, and not selling out. This is an open letter to Ted Cruz

12/12/17 • 14:36

When reading the Bible people often ask “What does that mean?” Some things are very clear, such as God’s plan of salvation. But how do we interpret the rest?

11/22/17 • 15:10

Would God be happy with your house?   Psalm 101 tells us what God expects from us, how he wants us to live, and what the lifestyle of people who are called by his name is supposed to look like.

10/2/17 • 07:24

“It’s not all about you.” We say that to people sometimes. Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived, but he got hung up when he thought it was all about him.

9/20/17 • 09:14

The Duggar family is a cultural phenomenon living out their Christian faith on public display. Controversy involving them sometimes reveals the post-modern mindset and illustrates how many people do not understand Christian principles.

1/11/17 • 07:59

Atheists and cessationists are those who hold two very different belief systems. One says that there is no God, the other believes in God and Christ as Lord, so what could they have in common?

1/5/17 • 10:55

Should Christians celebrate Christmas? This is often a question that comes up during the holidays. What does the Bible say about it?

12/20/16 • 15:10

Many of us have friends who are not believers.   You will never argue someone into heaven; however, you can kick down a few strongholds.  (2 Corinthians 10:5)  There are countless resources available to help us become better contenders for our faith, as we cover some of them, links to each will be added to this resource page.

8/15/16 • 04:40

As we walked along the beach at low tide at the Siletz Bay, we saw something that we just couldn't quite place. What seemed like a wave, zipping along the edge of the shore from the sea into the bay. It was a tidal bore.

8/1/16 • 03:47

Who is Jesus to you? There are many people who think Jesus was a great guy, but not all of them profess him as Lord. There may even be some that say that they speak for him and perform miracles in his name, yet still do not belong to the body of Christ.

7/25/16 • 06:23

Supernatural Book Review: In Supernatural, Dr. Michael Heiser explains the Biblical view of the supernatural realm and the beings which inhabit it. Who is the Divine Council.

6/28/16 • 18:05

There is an interesting passage in the book of 1 Kings about the true voice of God, a man of God, and a prophet. It was the in time of the divided kingdom, Jeroboam was the first king of the northern nation of Israel after the people had revolted against Solomon’s successor, Rehoboam (over taxes . . . Go figure.) (1 Kings 12:6-17)

5/24/16 • 18:28

You hear people often say, “I’m spiritual, not religious.” What does it mean? Nothing. That is a completely useless collection of words.

1/19/16 • 11:49

As I looked over my Facebook feed for the first time in 2016, I saw a number with good intentions and many with much self-determination. Advice on how to make your goals, “set your intentions,” and make this first day of 2016 the first day of a new you.

1/1/16 • 11:34

Many in God's church are praying for revival, but what does that really look like? How should we approach it and what does it really mean?

8/22/15 • 23:57

Christians have many Easter traditions such as Ash Wednesdays, Good Friday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Eggs. Where did these traditions come from and what is their root?

4/5/15 • 49:40

Jehovah Nissi, The Lord is my Banner means: he is over us, he protects us, and he will bring us through. This is true both in the little situations as well as in the details of our every day lives.

8/22/14 • 13:46

Do you know what today is?  It is the day of Pentecost.  The anniversary of the beginning of the church and the day the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples waiting for commissioning in Jerusalem.

6/8/14 • 23:05

Are there certain smells that you associate with specific people? The smell of Old Spice always reminds me of my dad. He wore it for years and it was one of my go-to gifts for him for a long time. Peppermint reminds me of my grandma because she would always give us a peppermint lozenge when she had her coffee. It was a special thing.

6/3/14 • 12:09