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God Stuff
by Bill Giovannetti
Practicing your faith isn't always easy these days, and making sense of the Bible can feel like rocket science. Veteran professor, pastor, and author Bill Giovannetti blows the cobwebs off the Bible, punches legalism in the gut, and kicks biblical illiteracy in the face as he explores important truths of faith and life. Whether you're a Bible-study rookie or seasoned pro, Bill and his guests will make you laugh, think, and maybe even shout at your smartphone as they smash your misconceptions about God, and unfold God-Stuff you might have never seen before.
Episodes
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The End (165)
Today marks a pivotal point for the God Stuff podcast as we reach Episode 165. Yes, dear friends, this is our final episode. This decision wasn't made lightly; it's the culmination of deep reflection and consideration of the best way to invest my time. Despite the twinge of sadness, there is also…
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Our Turn To Be Pentecostal, Part 2 (164)
In Episode 164, we continue with part two of my sermon from a year ago at Pathway Church. We believe that this message holds the key to unlocking new levels of faith, inspiration, and personal growth. Let us delve into the depths of faith and encounter the transformative power of the Holy Spirit....
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Our Turn To Be Pentecostal, Part 1 (163)
In Episode 163, we embark on a deeper journey with God as we revisit part one of my previous sermon at Pathway church. Drawing inspiration from the Book of Acts and the teachings at Pathway Church, this exploration dives into the profound essence of Acts Chapter 2. We'll reflect on the day of...
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The Shield of Faith (162)
In Episode 162, we revisit another special sermon I preached last January of this year where we talked about Christian incomplete and the shield of faith. Faith, in its essence, is about trust, belief, and confidence - not just in a higher power, but also in ourselves and the journey we're on.…
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The Treasure and the Pearl (161)
In Episode 161, we revisit a special sermon I preached a few weeks ago. Prepare to dive into divine wisdom as we bring the profound parables of the hidden treasure and the Pearl of Great Price to life, told by none other than Jesus himself. We also shed light on the surprising and beautiful…
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Doc’s Gospel of Grace (160)
In Episode 160, we explore Lance Latham's insights on grace, we'll celebrate his life and deepen our own spiritual understanding. I;m excited to dive into the profound depths of the Gospel of Grace. Though this divine message of love originates from Christ, it's been passionately interpreted by...
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Things Not To Say To Your Pastor (159)
In Episode 159, we talk about the ten things you should avoid saying to your pastor. With a touch of humor and kindness, we are reminded that pastors are humans too, with vulnerabilities and insecurities. Understanding this is crucial to building stronger relationships within our faith…
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Loving People Who Are Hard To Love (158)
In Episode 158, we talk about the central aspect of the Christian life - Love. Have you ever struggled with loving someone who is hard to love or someone who has hurt you? It's not an easy topic but crucial to our growth as believers. Let's delve deeper into what it truly means to love others…
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The Subjective Genitive (157)
In Episode 157, we dive into the exciting world of grammar and explore the subjective genitive - a grammatical term that comes into play in a pretty common Bible verse. In fact, I preached about it in my recent sermon at Pathway Church. The sermon was part 17 in our series on ‘The Christian in...
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The Story of George Grenfell, Part 2 (156)
In Episode 156, we continue the remarkable tale of George Grenfell. If you haven't listened to the previous episode, you must start there before you jump into this one. George's journey takes us back to mid-1800s Africa when missionaries brought the gospel to an unknown continent. David…
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The Story of George Grenfell, Part 1 (155)
In Episode 155, we discuss someone who has influenced me greatly. Have you ever heard the saying, "If you really want to fire up your Christian walk, read Christian biography of great Christian heroes of the past"? That's just what I did, and it led me to the extraordinary story of George…
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Theology AI (154)
Episode 154 explores a fascinating topic - a pastor chatting theology with Artificial Intelligence. I recently did a webinar for our students at Veritas School and discussed different doctrines of theology with an AI called Chat GPT. With an explosion in artificial intelligence, Chat GPT is an...
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More About Revival, Part 2 (153)
We’re bringing one more episode on Revival today in Episode 153. We've been hearing incredible stories of transformation and the powerful movements of God. We've got an incredible story to share about Moody's experience including R.A. Torrey's description of his powerful experience. Revival can...
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More About Revival, Part 1 (152)
In Episode 152, we continue talking about revival and share quotes and stories I’ve collected over the years which I have never shared before. I also wanted to reference Charles Spurgeon’s book which was published way back in 1962. Spurgeon believed that revival was a work of God's sovereign…
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Revival, Part 2 (151)
In Episode 151, we continue with my sermon two years ago at Pathway Church, where I talked about a hot topic these days—The Revival. As Christians, revival refers to our spiritual rebirth. In other terms, revival is a renewed adoration and devotion towards God. Throughout the history of the…
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Revival, Part 1 (150)
In Episode 150, we go way back to a sermon I did two years ago at Pathway Church where I talked about The Great Awakening and Revival. It was a response to society's secularization and the main churches' corporate and materialistic orientation. The Great Awakening halted the spread of…
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The Canonicity of Scripture (149)
In Episode 149, we talk about the canonicity of scripture. It refers to the process through which the books of the Bible were validated, clarified, and adopted by the early church leaders. God alone determines canonicity. A book is neither canonical nor authoritative because of its age…
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The Doctrine of Inerrancy (148)
In Episode 148, we talk about the doctrine of inerrancy. When it comes to matters of faith and practice, the truth does matter, making the teaching of biblical inerrancy crucial. This question is essential to our grasp of the Bible because it reflects who God is. The Bible's "inerrancy" is a…
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The Grace Breakthrough, Part 3 (147)
In Episode 147, we continue with our mini-series about the book I authored, Grace Breakthrough, and discuss the last chapter about ‘The Confidence Breakthrough’. An actual act of repentance involves a complete shift of perspective. We are moving to a new computer system. God's Spirit applies…
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The Grace Breakthrough, Part 2 (146)
In Episode 146, we continue talking about one of the Grace Breakthrough books I authored, Grace Breakthrough: Exploding the Lies that Wound Your Confidence and Joy (The Grace Awakening Trilogy). What exactly is grace? It seems to be a simple question, yet the answer has many diverse perspectives....
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The Grace Breakthrough, Part 1 (145)
In Episode 145, we talk deeper about grace. Breakthrough grace is what we need in our lives. There is no barrier too great for God's kindness to overcome on its way to us. And it's the kind of grace that tops all others. What saved us was Jesus' mercy. When we look back on our lives, we may be...
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Seeing Your Church Through Visitors’ Eyes (144)
In Episode 144, we discuss the church’s first impression. When we first visit a place, we have an instant judgment about it. The church isn't spared. When potential church members visit the place of worship, they make snap assessments. Even if churches are still evolving, we cannot afford to…
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What is Grace? (143)
In Episode 143, we talk about how to understand the concept or the doctrine of grace better. I will be sharing from one of my books, The Grace Reset, as a part of today’s episode. Grace is the assurance that you are forgiven before God if you have a personal relationship with Jesus. A yearning…
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Let’s Talk About Love, Part 2 (142)
In Episode 142, we talk about the continuation of Episode 141 where we talk about the biblical concept of love. Love is the most powerful force in life; it sparks our emotions, directs us in the right direction, and gives our lives purpose. It is a strong or passionate connection or love that…
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Let’s Talk About Love, Part 1 (141)
In Episode 141, we continue to welcome the new year by talking about Love. What does it really mean and how is it formed in our hearts by God through his spirit? We only understand what love is because of Jesus. He taught us all we needed to know about genuine love by laying down His life for us....
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Interview With Dr. Erwin Lutzer (140)
In Episode 140, we welcome the new year with a special interview with Dr. Erwin Lutzer about his latest book, “No Reason to Hide: Standing for Christ in a Collapsing Culture”. We previously had Dr. Lutzer with us last episode 100 where we talked about his other book, “We Will Not Be Silenced”....
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5 Competitors To Scripture (139)
In Episode 139, we talk about the five competitors to scripture and what it means. It’s also an alternative method that people use to find their truth that leads to mistakes. The world says one's truth may not be another's. Culture fosters the idea that everyone has the right to create and live…
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What Would Jesus Say to Santa (138)
In Episode 138, we continue with the last part of our Christmas series. We not only devote the whole month of December to celebrate Christmas but also to evangelize. Every Christian, not Santa, is responsible for keeping Christ at the center of Christmas. Therefore, whether we accomplish our…
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What Would Jesus Say to Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer (137)
In Episode 137, we continue with part two of our Christmas series. You can resonate with the message if you have been rejected like Rudolph. Seeing how light exposes and black hides, some individuals naturally prefer the latter. People hate it when their faults are brought to light. Seeing the...
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What Would Jesus Say to the Island of Misfit Toys (136)
It’s the start of the Christmas season, and I thought it would be fun to start with the Christmas series that I preached in 2014 and incorporate them with today’s episode. Jesus has always had a soft spot for misfits, and he often uses these individuals to bring about global peace. Those who seem...
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Blessing Your Introverted Child (135)
In Episode 135, we go bigger by talking about blessing an Introverted child. It's natural to ask how raising an introverted kid can benefit anybody in today's world, when getting one's voice heard is seen as crucial to success and advancement. Introverted children tend to be more sensitive and…
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Thanksgiving Special (134)
In Episode 134, we celebrate Thanksgiving. Many individuals also gather with loved ones and celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving. However, it is also an opportunity to show one's faith. Being grateful to God for one's blessings is central to the festival, which helps explain this. Thanksgiving…
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Grace Intervention (133)
In Episode 133, we go deeper into a walk with God through grace. Our episode today goes back to 2014 when I had my talk about Grace Intervention, where I referred Pathway Church by its old name, Neighborhood Church. Actual graces are specific interventions from God to help us in our spiritual...
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All About Providence (132)
In Episode 132, we talk about one of the most interesting doctrines in all of the scriptures. It comes in pretty much every single day of our lives. God's purpose is carried out through divine providence. Providence exists because God is concerned about the universe and all of its inhabitants....
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Books On Systematic Theology (131)
In Episode 131, we discuss systematic theology and its various publications. Before we go deeper into it, let's define theology as the process by which we arrange our thinking about God. It is not difficult to comprehend what theology is. It is when we go through the Bible subject by topic....
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How To Handle A Tough Bible Verse (130)
In Episode 130, we talk about scriptures and how to interpret difficult verses. James 4:5 is a tough Bible verse to translate. But we’ll walk through the process and give you some tips on how to handle difficult verses. The context is everything. It is critical to read a part in context before...
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5 Revolutions at The Second Coming Part 2 (129)
In Episode 129, we continue to talk about the five revolutions at the second coming of Christ. His return will include a series of occurrences rather than a single one. It's like putting together a Lego set where every piece fits perfectly into every other piece. We expect Christ's return. His...
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5 Revolutions at The Second Coming Part 1 (128)
In Episode 128, we talk about the part one of the five great overturnings that will happen in connection with the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe in Christ's second coming. His ascension will be personal, visible, and beautiful, a joyful hope for which we must continuously…
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The Gift & Calling of Evangelist (127)
In Episode 127, we are going to talk about how are evangelists called and what they do. The Holy Spirit empowers evangelists to share the good news of Jesus Christ with people in a special way. They have deep compassion for the lost and are willing to sacrifice for the sake of spreading the…
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What Good Are Christians? (126)
In Episode 126, we are going to talk about what good are Christians. To what end has Christianity influenced the world? The answer may be found in everything around us, from the rules and regulations put in place for our safety to the guiding principles by which we live our lives. Because of its...
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7 Ways To Meditate On God’s Word (125)
In Episode 125, we talk about biblical meditation and how we can use it as a way to reduce our anxieties, to drive the word of God deeply into our psyche and our soul and as a way of finding joy, a way to enter the God-blessed life. Meditation helps us internalize God's Word so the Holy Spirit…
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The Person God Uses (124)
Episode 124 is a recording of a sermon I did at Grace Pathway Church where I talk about what kind of person God uses and employs to do great things for Christ and the gospel. This would be sermon number seven in our series in the Book of Acts about Apollos. Not a lot of people may have heard of...
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The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy (123)
In Episode 123, we talk about the problem of biblical illiteracy. It prohibits us from considering, understanding, and applying what is in the Bible to our lives. Instead, we get entangled in the rabbit holes of this inefficient and poor teaching. What's the point of going to church if we don't...
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A New Look At The Hard Sayings Of Mark 10 Part 2 (122)
In Episode 122, we continue to discuss how to better understand and handle the word of God, especially in the Gospels, particularly in Mark 10. It’s a really interesting chapter from the Bible yet it’s been always misinterpreted. Mark 10 contains a handful of verses, one of which is Jesus's...
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A New Look At The Hard Sayings Of Mark 10 Part 1 (121)
In Episode 121, we’re going to talk about a section of scripture and how to interpret it. There is a specific technique or methodology that we must use in order to correctly interpret the Gospels, and this is often overlooked, particularly in a passage like Mark 10. It contains a lot of difficult...
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What Happens After A Person Dies (120)
In Episode 120, we’re going to talk about what exactly happens after we die—in a biblical word view, Christian-evangelical Theology. Most of us have wondered what would happen next at some point in our lives. Death is scary and mysterious, and people's perceptions of what occurs and what it...
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5 Common Misconceptions About Preaching (119)
In Episode 119, we’re going to answer the five misconceptions and statements that people commonly make about preaching that I want to challenge. You might have heard most of it and I don’t believe it’s true. Confusions occur when it comes to what preaching really includes and how it should be...
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Grace’s Gold Standard (118)
In Episode 118, we talk about what it means to apply grace in difficult situations when someone does a heinous or unacceptable action and then they plead for grace. Are we supposed to forgive them and what do we need to do in those types of situations? Although God is always eager to forgive us…
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A Different Take On Jacob Wrestling With God (117)
In Episode 117, we go deeper into the topic of Jacob wrestling with God, the story behind it and what it means and why most people give it a different meaning. If you know Jacob's story, you know that his life was full of hardships. God told Jacob that he would be the father of a great nation and…
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Words to Teachers and Preachers (116)
In Episode 116, we look at how teachers, preachers, and adults might successfully convey the word of God. These methods will enable them to make a greater effect on people's lives. It will not be simple. But keep in mind that God sends His Holy Spirit to empower us only if we ask for it.…
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Practicing your faith isn't always easy these days, and making sense of the Bible can feel like rocket science. Veteran professor, pastor, and author Bill Giovannetti blows the cobwebs off the Bible, punches legalism in the gut, and kicks biblical illiteracy in the face as he explores important truths of faith and life. Whether you're a Bible-study rookie or seasoned pro, Bill and his guests will make you laugh, think, and maybe even shout at your smartphone as they smash your misconceptions about God, and unfold God-Stuff you might have never seen before.
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Practicing your faith isn't always easy these days, and making sense of the Bible can feel like rocket science. Veteran professor, pastor, and author Bill Giovannetti blows the cobwebs off the Bible, punches legalism in the gut, and kicks biblical illiteracy in the face as he explores important...
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