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Hold Steadfast Ministries
by Marlon Acuna
Hold Steadfast Ministries is a Christ-centered YouTube channel dedicated to faithful and thoughtful engagement with theology and philosophy. Rooted in historic Christian orthodoxy, we are committed to contending for the faith once for all delivered to the saints while cultivating disciplined, inquisitive minds that are willing to wrestle with difficult and uncomfortable ideas in the pursuit of truth. Our aim is to equip believers to think biblically, reason carefully, and remain steadfast in doctrine and conviction amid a rapidly shifting culture.
Episodes
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WASHED CLEAN | Marlon Acuña feat. Valerie Acuña
In this episode we explore the spiritual reality that human beings cannot clean themselves, this means that it is God who is in complete control. Taking away that which does not please Him and creating in us new hearts. We also address the reality of what it means to sin against God and how the...
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Why God Saves | Ezekiel Series Ep.2
In this second episode of the Ezekiel series we discuss the source of God's will to save hopeless sinners. While many would immediately point to His love, mercy, and forgiveness the book of Ezekiel offers us greater clarity. While these aspects are all true God tells Israel that He is not saving...
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WHY THE NAME CHANGE | Hold Steadfast Ministries
In this episode we explain why we have decided to change the name of our youtube channel. What was formally known as Sit Down and Listen began in the year 2019 during a time of global crisis. The primary objective was to provide Biblical and philosophical content that challenged those that…
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WHY DID GOD HARDEN PHARAOH'S HEART? | Marlon Acuna
It is regarded by many as a controversial portion of the historical narrative that is found in the book of Exodus, the ruler of ancient Egypt is hardened by the sovereign creator of the universe. In this video we explore the meaning behind this expression and attempt to gain clarity by looking…
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THE GOD WHO CARES | Marlon Acuna
Scripture provides multiple examples of a congregational or collective purpose and love that God through Christ possesses for His churches. Yet in the shot letter that the apostle Paul writes to Philemon we find a merciful God who is intimately involved in the lives of even those that society...
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THE FEAR OF MAN AND ITS DANGERS | Marlon Acuna
In this video we provide a brief update on the status of the channel and personal life. Then we delve into a topic that has important relevance for the church today. The fear of man is what stagnates genuine Christian growth and true gospel proclamation. The Scriptures call us to war against…
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Glorioso Intercambio | LA VERDADERA RAZON DE LA NAVIDAD
En este episodio de Sit Down and Listen (Siéntate Y Escucha) hablaremos sobre una porción de las Escrituras que comunica verdades espirituales sobre la gloriosa encarnación de Cristo, la nueva posición del creyente ante Dios. Pasando de ser un esclavo del pecado y un mero niño siguiendo sin…
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El Mensaje Que Predicamos
Una de las últimas cosas que el Señor ordenó fue que predicáramos él evangelio. En los cuatro evangelios el Señor nos deja la “Gran Comisión” que es que prediquemos el evangelio a todos. El evangelio se trata completamente de nuestro salvador prometido. El mensaje es de redencion y completa…
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Salvation
In this episode of Sit Down and Listen we take a closer look at an essential aspect of salvation; regeneration, the divine miracle that the Spirit of God operates in a dead, hardened, and rebellious sinner. Salvation works to transform the sinner into a new creation, with hearts that are quick to...
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Free Will or God's Sovereignty?
There has always been a debate throughout the history of the church about God's absolute control over human affairs and history, particularly when a guilty sinner comes to faith in Jesus. But also the consistent testimony of scripture affirming the human responsibility we have in making a…
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En El Camino Con Jesus
La persona y obra de Cristo es la esencia del evangelio. Muchos conocen sus milagros, sus poderosos sermones y su muerte final en la cruz para el perdón de los pecados. Pero hay una conversación entre Jesús y una pareja de discípulos en el camino a Emaús. En medio de este diálogo encontraremos...
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The Reformation
In this episode of Sit Down and Listen we discuss the Reformation, the religious revolution that took place in the Western church in the 16th century. The reformers rejected the authority of the pope as well as many of the principles and practices of Catholicism of that time. The essential tenets...
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Through the Canon
Our New Testament has a long history behind it. In this episode of @Sit Down And Listen - Marlon Acuña , we discuss the background behind this living book that has impacted generations of believers till this day and will continue to do so. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! God bless!...
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Dame de Beber | SDAL en Español
En este episodio de Siéntate y escucha (Sit Down and Listen), nos enfrentaremos con la conversación entre Jesús y la mujer samaritana. La agua viva que Cristo ofrece no es literal en su naturaleza sino espiritual en su realidad. Es importante no sólo saber de esta agua viva sino también de quien…
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La Mujer Samaritana | SDAL en Español
En el Evangelio segun San Juan nos encontramos con una mujer sedienta que se ve cerca de un pozo. Su espiritualidad estaba falta de vida, aferrandose a su parentela y las tradiciones del pasado. El que dice "dame de beber" tiene el poder sobrenatural para producir en todo aquel que pone su Fe y...
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El Evangelio En Una Semilla
En el Evangelio de San Marcos encontramos una semilla, el mensaje puro de Dios. Esa semilla pequeña produce un fruto de gloria y de arrepentimiento. Nuestra predicación sólo vale la pena si está llena del poder del Espíritu Santo. La obra que empezamos puede que sea insignificante para los que…
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La única luz
En este episodio de Sit Down and Listen hablaremos un poco sobre la VERDADERA y UNICA luz. Esta luz fue personificada en la person de Cristo. Es esa luz odiada por muchos la que trae una dulce salvacion.
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Sit Down And Listen | Ep. 17 | Robes, Horses, and Crowns
The book of Esther showcases a beautiful story that revolves around the life of a courageous young woman. Esther would serve as a type of Christ as she would intercede for her people and perform the most loving act that can ever be offered, put her own life on the line. But within this high…
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Sit Down And Listen | Ep. 16 | The Mighty Men of David and the New Generation
Often referred to as the "microwave generation" in which patience is a long lost virtue, It is very easy to see that the new generations that are developing under this culture are establishing a foundation that is dominated by physical appearances, pleasure over responsibilities, and a lack of...
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 15 | The Irony of the Cross
The cross is often seen as a place of darkness, pain, embarrassment and helpless suffering. But that is only one side of the panorama when it comes to death Christ suffered. In this episode of the SDAL podcast we pick up where we left off last episode after Christ is betrayed by one of his own…
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 14 | A Time Of Agony
We are facing an unprecedented amount of division and moral unrest. Our moral and societal boundaries are slowly crumbling down. But we depend on a different agony which set stage for what this world truly needs, liberty and peace with God.
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 13 | A Voice Crying in the wilderness
John the Baptist was a man filled with authority and boldness. His message is one we may be very aware of today but the reason and the context in which he was operating may give us some important aspects about our mission as those who carry a message of hope and reconciliation.
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 12 | Guilt, Guilt, and more Guilt
No matter what is your cultural background, regardless if you have faith or not we all suffer from guilt. The torment becomes unavoidable and can lead any individual to extreme measures. But how do we handle guilt personally? As a culture we have become very invested in our self-image, something...
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 11 | A Tripartite Battle
The mind is a powerful tool in our disposal, but it without a doubt holds much more mystery than modern science has been able to uncover. Going beyond the neurological question, many thinkers of the past have tried to address the ironical question of what is it to have mind? Why do we have this...
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 10 | An Encounter With Truth
One of the most important discussions about truth occurred between a Roman provincial governor and a Jewish rabbi. This exchange which took place during a trial is one that can serve as a mirror to show the reality of how we encounter and experience the reality of truth in our own lives. But this...
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 9 | Staring At Death
When we think of death how do our minds respond to the weight? It is the great equalizer that no one will escape from but has the concept of death and its consequences changed through human history? Is there a final authority that determines death and its future? Our culture is by no means…
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 8 | Filling The Gaps
We all have areas of weakness and darkness in our lives. Areas that are not so attractive to those that surround us, but what should be our response to these moments of unbalance ? We have spoken about denial before but what are the implications of this for our practical lives? The starting point...
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Sit Down And listen Podcast | Ep. 7 | What Can I Do?
Is our ability to make choices a spontaneous one? Are we not conditioned by any prior inclination or disposition? What are the reasons for the choices we make? In this discussion we take a look at the debate about free will and how it has been described by thinkers of the past. Maybe it could…
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 6 | Impossible Society
Has the thirst for justice been fully satisfied in our world? What is the importance of ethics and what does it mean for us? Why should we care about doing what is right or wrong without even having a practical concept of God? In our everyday lives if it wasn't for common ethics it would be...
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Sit Down And Listen Podcast | Ep. 5 | Thoughtful Isolation
Our global state has changed in many aspects, our normal way of being has been altered. In the middle of all this we have been stuck in our homes, areas of isolation. But have we been taking advantage of this? We will take a look at an individual that in his voluntary withdrawal from society...
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Sit Down And listen Podcast | Ep. 3 | The Pursuit Of Knowledge
Our culture has a wide range of interests. But is the actual devotion to the development of ideas and the reasoning of our daily lives one of them? Should it be a priority at all? Does it serve a purpose? The ancient greek thinkers had a love for wisdom they chased after it. Sometimes we can look...
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Sit Down And listen Podcast | Ep. 4 | The "Whatever" Generation
Probably a word that is used to describe an indifference that has contaminated our minds. We don't care which way the pendulum of our lives swings especially on issues that complicate our thoughts. In todays episode we explore the development of this contradicting stance.
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Sit Down And listen Podcast | Ep. 2 | Meaningless Meaning
The question of human meaning is one that has caused many different kinds of approaches and ideas. In our discussion we try to pick apart what different thinkers have considered as the meaning or lack thereof for our existence. These systems of thought that have crowded the minds of many in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hold Steadfast Ministries is a Christ-centered YouTube channel dedicated to faithful and thoughtful engagement with theology and philosophy. Rooted in historic Christian orthodoxy, we are committed to contending for the faith once for all delivered to the saints while cultivating disciplined, inquisitive minds that are willing to wrestle with difficult and uncomfortable ideas in the pursuit of truth. Our aim is to equip believers to think biblically, reason carefully, and remain steadfast in doctrine and conviction amid a rapidly shifting culture.
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Marlon Acuna
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