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Dwell On These Things

by John Stange, Pastor and Author of Dwell on These Things

What does it look like to live out Philippians 4:8? "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things." Talk to yourself like God talks to you! In Dwell on These Things, pastor and author John Stange shows how, instead of living at the mercy of whatever thought pops into your mind, you can choose to🙏 Replace feelings of discouragement with a sense of God’s goodness🙏 Practice seeing yourself in the loving way God sees you🙏 Exchange negative self-talk for positive biblical messages🙏 Learn to face the day with hope in your heartThere’s no need to remain stuck thinking unhelpful thoughts. Learn how you can fill your mind with encouraging, life-enriching truths through a gospel-saturated, thirty-one-day challenge that can help you replace a destructive mindset with a positive, empowering, and godly one.Listen to Pas

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  1. "King Saul's First Tests" - 1 Samuel 11:1-13:23

    In 1 Samuel 11, Saul’s reign begins with a rescue. Nahash the Ammonite surrounds Jabesh-gilead and offers its people a cruel choice. They can surrender only if he gouges out every man’s right eye and brings disgrace upon all Israel. The elders ask for seven days to seek help, and messengers carry...

  2. “Israel Demands a King and Saul Is Chosen”
- 1 Samuel 8:1–10:27

    1 Samuel 8–10 records Israel’s transition from the leadership of judges to the establishment of a monarchy. The people asked Samuel to appoint a king, God warned them about the consequences, and Saul was eventually chosen and publicly presented. These chapters expose Israel’s misplaced desire for...

  3. BEST OF EPISODE: "God Will Supply the Strength You Need" - Ephesians 3

    Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange ....

  4. “Eli’s Sons Reject God and God Calls Samuel” - 1 Samuel 2:12-3:21

    The opening chapters of 1 Samuel present two very different responses to God. Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas, served as priests but treated God’s commands with contempt. Samuel was still a boy, but he learned to listen when God spoke. One group possessed religious authority without knowing God,...

  5. "Hannah Prays for a Son" - 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11

    The book of 1 Samuel begins during an important transition in Israel’s history. The period of the judges is coming to an end, and Israel will soon begin asking for a king. Before the book introduces us to Samuel, Saul, or David, however, it introduces us to a woman named Hannah. Her story begins...

  6. "Forever with the Lord" - Revelation 21 & 22

    Every believer lives with a tension between what is and what will be. We know Christ has saved us, yet we still live in a world marked by sin, grief, sickness, conflict, disappointment, and death. We experience God’s presence, but we don’t yet see Him face to face. We enjoy His blessings, but we...

  7. "In Christ, you are made part of a new family" - Ephesians 1:1-14

    Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange ....

  8. "Serving with the Gifts God Has Given" - 1 Peter 4:7-11

    Most people like the idea that their lives have purpose. We want to believe that our abilities, experiences, opportunities, and relationships can contribute to something larger than ourselves. Scripture affirms that desire, but it also redirects it. Our gifts weren’t given primarily so we could...

  9. "Loving Others Like Jesus" - Matthew 22:34-40

    One of the clearest signs that we understand the heart of God is the way we treat people. It’s possible to know a great deal about theology, attend church faithfully, memorize Scripture, and still struggle to love others well. We can become skilled at discussing truth while remaining impatient,...

  10. “Obeying God with Joy” - John 15:1-11

    Many people think of obedience as the opposite of joy. Obedience can sound restrictive, demanding, or burdensome. Joy, by contrast, sounds freeing and satisfying. Our culture often teaches us that happiness comes from following our desires, resisting limitations, and choosing our own path. Jesus...

  11. "Setting the stage for intentional generosity" - Psalm 112:5

    Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange ....

  12. "Delighting in God's Presence" - Psalm 16:1-11

    Most people are attempting to find joy, but I don’t think they really understand what they’re looking for. Real joy is a sincere contentment in Christ regardless of our circumstances. Happiness isn’t the same as joy. Happiness is dependent on what’s going on around us. I’m not opposed to being...

  13. "Knowing God" - John 17:1-5

    One of the greatest misconceptions about Christianity is that it's primarily about learning a set of beliefs or following a list of rules. Biblical truth and obedience to God’s Word absolutely matter, but there’s more to the Christian life than some people realize. The Christian life isn't just...

  14. "We Were Made for This" - Isaiah 43:1-7

    There are few questions more important than this: Why am I here? Every generation wrestles with that question. Some spend their lives pursuing success, believing they'll find purpose through achievement. Others chase wealth, relationships, influence, or experiences, hoping one more accomplishment...

  15. "The Time is Near" - Revelation 22:6-21

    The book of Revelation is the grand finale of Scripture. It makes known to us God's sovereign plan for history and assures believers that Jesus Christ is and will be victorious. The book was written by the apostle John while he was exiled on the island of Patmos. It’s a book that was given to…

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  16. "What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit?" - Ephesians 5:15-21

    Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange ....

  17. "The Father Who Runs to the Rebel" - Luke 15:11-32

    Luke 15 contains three parables that reveal God's heart for lost people. Jesus tells of a lost sheep, a lost coin, and finally a lost son. The third story is often called the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but it could just as accurately be called the Parable of the Loving Father. And even though…

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  18. "The New Heaven and New Earth" - Revelation 21:1-8

    The Bible begins in a garden. It ends in a city. Between those two settings, the story of humanity unfolds. Sin enters the world, relationships fracture, creation groans, death spreads, and people spend their lives longing for something better. Every single one of us knows instinctively that…

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  19. "The Thousand-Year Reign and the Final Judgment" - Revelation 20:1-15

    If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Revelation 20 brings us to one of the most significant prophetic passages in all of Scripture. After Christ's glorious return in Revelation 19, John is shown what follows: Satan's imprisonment, Christ's thousand-year reign on earth, Satan's…

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  20. Paulo Silas Pereira: The Life and Faith of a FIFA World Cup Soccer Player and ESPN Broadcaster

    Today, I’m excited to welcome a very special guest to the podcast, Paulo Silas Pereira, known to soccer fans around the world simply as Silas. Silas rose from very humble beginnings in Brazil, overcoming childhood sickness and poverty to eventually represent Brazil in two World Cups, in 1986 and...

  21. "The Marriage Supper of the Lamb" - Revelation 19:1-10

    In our culture, we tend to call marriage suppers “wedding receptions.” In recent weeks, I have been to several, and they’ve all been beautiful. The food was great. The music was festive. The conversations were cheerful, but our greatest joy was in who was there. Just imagine, according to...

  22. "The Fall of Babylon and the Victory of Christ" - Revelation 18:1-24

    Revelation 18 presents one of the most dramatic scenes in all of Scripture. Babylon, the great world system that has exalted itself against God, is suddenly destroyed. Its wealth collapses. Its influence disappears. We’re told that its power evaporates in a single hour. The kings of the earth...

  23. "A Mother's Persistent Faith" - Matthew 15:21-28

    One of the most touching moments in the earthly ministry of Jesus involves a desperate mother who refused to stop praying for her child. She wasn’t famous, powerful, or even part of the nation of Israel, but she loved her daughter deeply, and she believed Jesus could help. In many ways, this...

  24. LISTENER FAVORITE - "Leaving a Legacy of Faith" - 1 Kings 2, 3

    Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange ....

  25. Bonus: "Returning to the Lord and Choosing Life" - Deuteronomy 30

    You can listen to the "Chapter-A-Day Bible Study" via every major podcasting app. I'm also including a link below that will take you directly to it. Listen Here: https://cadbiblestudy.podbean.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at...

  26. "The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath" - Revelation 16:1-21

    Revelation 16 brings us to an unmistakably clear moment in the unfolding of God’s prophetic plan, and it’s certainly interesting to observe the ways people choose to respond. The seven bowls of God’s wrath are poured out on the earth, completing the judgment that began with the seals and...

  27. SNL Alum, Victoria Jackson, is NOT DEAD YET!

    Victoria Jackson's book, NOT DEAD YET: https://amzn.to/4sU8pp8 SNL alum (1986-1992) Victoria Jackson has assembled her lifetime collection of handstand photographs, age 5 to age 65, her original poetry that began at age ten and continued through her TV years where she sang her original songs on...

  28. "Victory, Worship, and the Coming Judgment" - Revelation 15:1-8

    Revelation 15 is a short chapter, but it carries tremendous weight. It serves as a transition between what's already been revealed and what's about to unfold. The judgments of God are about to reach their final expression in the bowl judgments, and before that happens, there's a noticeable pause…

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  29. “The Victory of the Lamb and the Coming Harvest” - Revelation 14:1-20

    Revelation 14 feels like a breath of fresh air after the intensity of chapter 13. In that chapter, the beast rises, deception spreads, and the pressure to compromise grows heavy. Then suddenly, the scene shifts. John looks again, and what he sees is a picture of clarity, victory, and Jesus...

  30. "The Resurrection Passes the Tests of History" - John 20:1-10

    John 20:1–10 brings us to a moment that literally shifts the course of human history. It begins in the early hours of the morning, while it’s still dark. Mary Magdalene goes to the tomb, struggling with grief, confusion, and a heavy heart. Just days earlier, she had watched Jesus die. The one she...

  31. "Where can peace be found?" - Luke 19:28-44

    Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange ....

  32. "The Global Deception of the Antichrist" - Revelation 13:1-18

    Revelation 13 is one of the most intense and often talked about chapters in all of Scripture. It shows us what the world will look like during the future Tribulation, particularly under the rule of the Antichrist and his associate, the False Prophet. I believe this chapter describes real events...

  33. “The War in Heaven and Satan’s Defeat” - Revelation 12:1-17

    When we face spiritual battles in our own lives, we don't fight for victory. We fight from victory. Our confidence isn't in our strength. It's in Christ. He shed His blood for us. He defends us against every accusation. And He will one day bring this conflict to its final end. Until that day, we...

  34. "God comforts us so we can comfort others." - 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

    Life has a way of introducing us to suffering whether we want that introduction or not. None of us plans for hardship. We don’t pencil it into our calendars. Yet every believer eventually encounters seasons of pressure, grief, disappointment, or fear that feel heavier than we imagined we could...

  35. BEST OF EPISODE: "Can a true Christian ever lose their salvation?" - John 10

    I recognize that this may be a subject that well-meaning Christians debate for many years to come. At this point, however, this issue is settled in my heart. As far as I can see in the Word of God, the One who gave me salvation as a gift has also promised that He won't be taking that gift back.…

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  36. "The seventh trumpet" - Revelation 11:15-19

    There are moments in life when it feels like chaos is winning. Nations rage. Leaders posture. Cultures drift. Personal trials stack up. And if we’re honest, there are days when we may start to wonder, Who’s really in charge here? Revelation 11:15–19 answers that question with thunder. “The…

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  37. "The Two Witnesses" - Revelation 11:1-14

    Revelation 11 drops us into the middle of intense prophetic action. Trumpets are sounding. Judgment is unfolding. The nations are restless. And right in the middle of all of it, God does something that feels rather personal. He measures. He appoints witnesses. He protects His purposes. And He…

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  38. "The Angel and the Little Scroll" - Revelation 10:1-11

    Revelation 10 is certainly an interesting chapter to study, not only because of what it contains, but also because of what came before it. Up to this point, John has been shown trumpet judgments that shake the earth, darken the skies, and bring humanity face to face with God’s authority. Now,...

  39. The Chapter-A-Day Bible Study

    Here's where you can subscribe to The Chapter-A-Day Bible Study... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-study/id1851714701 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dGcgjPhKjVI0sseXOKWcK?si=e6faa35a84624b9d Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-mmeg4-12c1ab4 Discover…

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  40. "The church that met at home" - Romans 16

    This morning, as we deal with the reality of being snowed in, and hunkered down in our homes, I thought it might be interesting to take a quick pause from our study of Revelation to look at one of the most overlooked chapters in the New Testament, Romans 16. Romans 16 doesn’t get quoted very…

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  41. "The fifth trumpet judgment" - Revelation 9:1-11

    From a pastoral perspective, I think the easiest portions of Scripture for me to preach through are the New Testament epistles. Those passages include a lot of direct language that's highly practical in nature. They basically say, "Here's what to believe and what to do. Now, live it out."...

  42. "The first four trumpet judgments" - Revelation 8:6-13

    There’s a noticeable shift when we move from Revelation 8:1–5 into Revelation 8:6–13. The silence in heaven has passed. The prayers of the saints have risen before God. The censer has been hurled to the earth. And now, the angels prepare to sound their trumpets. John writes, “Now the seven angels...

  43. "The Lamb Opens the Seventh Seal" - Revelation 8:1-5

    Some moments carry so much weight that words can’t do them justice. We’ve all experienced times like that. A diagnosis changes everything. A phone call stops you in your tracks. A moment arrives when conversation fades, and silence takes over, not because nothing matters, but because everything...

  44. "The Fullness of Grace and Truth" - John 1:14-18

    I have always enjoyed the pace and the feel of Christmas Eve. I enjoyed it as a child and I still enjoy it as an adult. The evening has a way of slowing us down, at least for a moment. The lights are a little softer. The songs feel heavier with meaning. Even people who rarely think about…

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  45. "The True Light" - John 1:9-13

    When John describes Jesus as the “true light” in John 1:9, he isn’t just offering poetic language or an interesting metaphor. He’s making a bold, theological declaration about the identity of Christ. He’s saying that Jesus is the fulfillment of everything God hinted at throughout the Old…

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  46. More Than Music: John Schlitt on the heart behind a life of ministry with Petra

    Today’s guest is someone whose voice has shaped the soundtrack of Christian rock for more than four decades. You probably know John Schlitt as the lead singer of Petra, one of the most influential Christian bands of all time. But his story is much bigger than chart-topping albums and sold-out...

  47. "The Eternal Son of God" - John 1:1-5

    Most people start the Christmas story in Bethlehem. The apostle John doesn’t. He doesn’t begin with a manger or a star. He forces you to see Jesus as He truly is. Not just a child born to Mary, but the eternal Son of God who existed before time. Not just a baby wrapped in cloths, but the Creator...

  48. "The multitude before the throne of God" - Revelation 7:9-17

    The Lord knows what our hearts are longing for, and multiple times in Scripture, we’re shown that He intends to satisfy our deepest longings. Revelation 7:9-17 is one of those moments. It shows us a scene that feels almost too beautiful to take in, yet the Lord wants us to see it clearly. He…

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  49. "Making Faith Magnetic" - A conversation with author, Daniel Strange

    You can order a copy of "Making Faith Magnetic" on Amazon at this link: https://amzn.to/48qP9aO . Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the...

  50. Bonus Bible Study / New Podcast - Genesis 24

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-study/id1851714701 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2dGcgjPhKjVI0sseXOKWcK?si=e6faa35a84624b9d Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-mmeg4-12c1ab4 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising...

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What does it look like to live out Philippians 4:8? "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things." Talk to yourself like God talks to you! In Dwell on These Things, pastor and author John Stange shows how, instead of living at the mercy of whatever thought pops into your mind, you can choose to🙏 Replace feelings of discouragement with a sense of God’s goodness🙏 Practice seeing yourself in the loving way God sees you🙏 Exchange negative self-talk for positive biblical messages🙏 Learn to face the day with hope in your heartThere’s no need to remain stuck thinking unhelpful thoughts. Learn how you can fill your mind with encouraging, life-enriching truths through a gospel-saturated, thirty-one-day challenge that can help you replace a destructive mindset with a positive, empowering, and godly one.Listen to Pas

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