One Simple Truth with Dan Jarms (Archive)

Episodes

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   #61 - Loving Each other as Pandemic Restrictions Lift

   There have been real health risks with the COVID-19 Pandemic and FBC has been careful to protect people during this time. There have also been risks associated with the restrictions we have lived with as well. As public health improves and the health risks of COVID-19 diminish, we need to…

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   Mar 19, 2021

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   #60 - Church Matters in a Pandemic Weary World

   We are all weary of the pandemic. The world around us has a host of false hopes and is trusting the wrong saviors from science, to government, to politicians. It is the church of Jesus Christ that has answer and it is in the regular weekly gathering where this is broadcast most powerfully. The...

   Feb 22, 2021

   25m
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   #59 - Teaching Children About Sexual Abuse: Way Beyond the Birds and the Bees Part 4

   Every parent must teach their children about sexual abuse. The statistics are far too alarming. Churches, Christian Schools, home school co-ops and even ‘Christian’ families have not been spared. It is important to prepare children as early as possible in age appropriate ways. Parents need to…

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   Feb 15, 2021

   13m
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   #58 - God Made Sex Good: Way Beyond the Birds and the Bees Part 3

   Teaching children about sex needs to emphasize God’s plan for it in the context of biblical marriage. He made it good, but not ultimate. In our culture sex is idolized with a false hope of ultimate satisfaction. Marital intimacy is part of the living parable of spiritual realities and…

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   Jan 25, 2021

   18m
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   #57 - Binary is Beautiful: Way Beyond the Birds and Bees Part 2

   Washington State Sex Ed curriculum is promoting gender theory in its sex ed curriculum. That is that male and female by sex are not the same as male and female by gender. Gender theory claims that masculinity and femininity are separate from one’s sex assigned at birth. The claim is that a man…

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   Jan 16, 2021

   25m
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   #56 - Riots in the Capitol: Character, Hypocrisy and the Elixir of Power

   2021 has not come in peacefully. Turmoil in the Capitol of our country launches what may seem like a second straight year of chaos. In this extended episode Dan makes key observations about our culture and politics and offers the one hope that can bring a modicum of peace now and prepare us for…

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   Jan 8, 2021

   29m
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   #55 - Way Beyond the Birds and the Bees

   The new sex ed curriculum developed for Washington state students goes way beyond the birds and the bees. At the core is an agenda to fundamentally alter personal sexual identity and expression. There is no escape from these cultural trends. Homeschool, private school only kick the can down the...

   Jan 6, 2021

   16m
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   #54 - To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate; That is the Question

   When taking many medicines or vaccines, there are a few important ethical questions to ask. This podcast is designed to help your decision making process with whether you could or should take a vaccine against COVID-19. Scriptures Referenced: • Proverbs 17:22 • Jeremiah 30:13 • Genesis 1:26-27…

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   Dec 23, 2020

   21m
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   #53 - Vaccines and the Inevitable Hypocrisies of Scientific Moralism

   We must consistently seek to honor the Lord in our medical and nutritional choices. But, this is an era of increasing judgmentalism toward those who make different choices than we make. Some Christians are arranging anti-vaccine protests. There are quick to judge accusations on how a mother ought...

   Dec 18, 2020

   15m
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    #52 - Courage in The Pandemic

    What does courageous living look like during the pandemic? When might I be succumbing to sinful fear? Leaders of households and leaders of churches need to grapple with this throughout the holidays with various restrictions in place by the governor. The key will be keeping the fear of the Lord...

    Dec 15, 2020

    18m
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    #51 - Parler or Mewe: Why or Why Not?

    Parler and Mewe are trending new social media apps after the U.S. elections. Conservative evangelicals seem to be flocking to them. This episode focuses on the ‘why or why not’ of any social media platform using these as an example. Scriptures Referenced: • 1 Timothy 4:1-6 • 1 Corinthians 10:31…

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    Dec 11, 2020

    14m
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    #50 - How to Fight the Pandemic Blues

    The prolonged pandemic, lockdowns, and isolation are both wearying and frustrating on so many fronts. What do I do about this? God has a word of grace about how to fight the temptations of anger, withdrawal and escape into sinful pleasures. Philippians and Romans have instruction for our joy and...

    Nov 25, 2020

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    #49 - God’s Promises During Lockdown (or any time)

    Does a Spike in Covid cases and another lockdown leave you feeling discouraged? Here some key promises from God that can encourage you know or any time? Scriptures Referenced: • Psalm 115:3 • Isaiah 46:10-12 • Colossians 1:15-22 • Hebrews 4:15 • Matthew 28:20 • Hebrews 13:5

    Nov 24, 2020

    11m
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    #48 - Should I leave Facebook or Twitter?

    Should I leave Facebook or Twitter because of the increasing bias against conservative or Christian views? There are good and bad reasons to leave certain platforms and join others. But, we must be cautious of following teachers according to our passions even in a more conservative platform. We...

    Nov 17, 2020

    10m
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    #47 - Was the Election Rigged?

    An alarming trend is emerging from those who call themselves Evangelicals. Because of their political and social agenda they are abandoning truth, knowledge, and reason to believe and propagate claims from the media sources the agree with. There are great dangers beyond dinner table arguments…

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    Nov 13, 2020

    19m
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    #46 - Does the Character of a President Still Matter?

    The character of leaders still matters. The Bible lays out the kind of character expected of those who lead in government not just in the church. Christians must think carefully how they vote and how they speak to others about their voting when it comes to the character of the current candidates....

    Oct 28, 2020

    13m
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    #45 - A Primer on LGBTQ+ Issues and Voting

    LGBTQ+ issues are tightly bound up in this year’s election cycle. President Trump openly supports gay marriage and the Democratic Party Platform seeks to treat LGBTQ+ identity as a civil rights issue. Platform issues like sex education, and hiring requirements are certain to impact churches…

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    Oct 21, 2020

    17m
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    #44 - A Primer on the Sanctity of Human Life

    With another election cycle upon us, certain political issues come to the forefront. Christians want to uphold biblical justice on the issue of human life. Abortion, Embryonic research, certain contraceptives, physician assisted suicide and end of life medical issues are all informed by one’s...

    Oct 20, 2020

    21m
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    #43 - When Christians Disagree Over Politics

    What do Christians do when they disagree over politics? Since most Bible believers will hold the same general principles on Justice, we are often surprised that we disagree over policy and candidates. But, our disagreements are usually tied to how we achieve justice, not the need justice. It is…

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    Oct 15, 2020

    13m
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    #42 - Must a Christian Vote?

    Does the Bible require the Christian to vote? It all depends what voting means and the issues we are called to vote on. While there are no clear commands telling us to vote, in this episode we will look at compelling reasons why Christians should. Scriptures Referenced: • Exodus 18 • 2 Samuel...

    Oct 13, 2020

    13m
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    #41 - Uphold Justice: The Central Purpose of Political Involvement

    The central role of government and therefore the political process is to uphold justice, advocate for the poor, provide security, and establish order. King David gives the clearest statements about the blessings of good government and therefore helps steer a course toward God-honoring political...

    Oct 8, 2020

    15m
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    #40 - Five Cautions of Political Activism

    While Christians should play some role in government and the political process, we must exercise great caution. Legalism, syncretism, and questionable political alliances are all inherent dangers to the American political process. Christians must navigate these carefully. Scriptures Referenced…

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    Oct 6, 2020

    13m
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    #39 - Christian involvement in Government and Politics

    Every Christian’s first citizenship is in heaven under the Lordship of Christ. But while in this world Christians can be ministers of God through a godly involvement in government, and the political process. We will take a jet tour through the Bible to see how this happens. Scriptures Referenced…

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    Oct 3, 2020

    12m
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    #38 - Christians and the Political Process: Dual Citizenship

    We begin a month long series about Christian involvement in government and politics. We begin by laying key foundations about the Christian identity. We are first citizens of heaven and second citizens of the U.S. We will look at Jesus’ example and Paul’s affirmations of heavenly citizenship and...

    Oct 1, 2020

    12m
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    #37 - Faith Bible Church and Civil Disobedience

    In this episode we will explore the kinds of situations Faith Bible Church’s elders would consider civil disobedience against the governor’s restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to clearly think about the spheres of authority God has given the state and the church. When would we say...

    Sep 30, 2020

    12m
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    #36 - An update on a Pro-Life Perspective of Reopening Churches

    For six months we have been following a pro-life position in response to reopening churches. This episode outlines the biblical basis and gives current statistics to help us think through risks involved in gathering with believers and at the church. We must think circumspectly about the data to...

    Sep 29, 2020

    14m
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    #35 - What Is Really Going on Part 3: Avoiding Sinful Speculation

    We all hear theories about what is really going on behind the scenes in our world. We are all frustrated about life during a pandemic and this makes us very susceptible to sinful speculation. We want to believe it and we want to spread it. The danger is in the inevitable distractions and…

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    Sep 22, 2020

    13m
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    #34 - What’s Really Going On Part 2: How to Objectively Hear or Listen to Media

    When we hear news reports we tend to listen to them through our biases. How do we ensure we process and respond to the information we receive in a way that honors God. This is vital in such a politically and emotionally charged time as the COVID-19 pandemic and election cycle. Scriptures...

    Sep 10, 2020

    11m
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    #33 - What Is Really Going On? Fighting for Objectivity in Era of Wild Media Claims

    Politicians, authorities, and celebrities often make great claims after reading news reports. These influential news consumers have biases, just as news media has bias. Christians must fight for objectivity in order to respond to these influential people in a way that honors God and loves their...

    Sep 9, 2020

    13m
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    #32 - Spheres of Authority Part 4: The Church

    God has given specific responsibilities to three institutions—The Family, the church, and the state. This episode focuses on the role of the church and when the government over reaches its authority. Scriptural and historic examples help us think through this issue. Scriptures Referenced: •…

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    Sep 4, 2020

    15m
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    #31 - Spheres of Authority Part 3: The Government

    God has laid out three basic spheres of authority—Family, State, and the Church. Each of these has unique tasks given by God that are not given to the others. But, there is also overlapping authority. In this episode we will look at instances in which family and church can overreach its authority...

    Sep 3, 2020

    10m
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    #30 - Spheres of Authority Part 2: The Family

    God has ordained certain spheres of authority for the flourishing and well being of humanity. The major ones today are government, church and family. These have at times overlapping responsibilities. Family is the most essential institution of culture and society. In this podcast we will begin to...

    Aug 22, 2020

    12m
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    #29 - An Introduction to Spheres of Authority

    Government overreach has been a common concern for centuries. What is the legitimate authority of government according to the Bible? This needs to be framed into the larger context of spheres of authority. This podcast is going to give a brief overview of the doctrine before we start testing...

    Aug 20, 2020

    9m
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    #28 - A Path Forward in Racial Reconciliation

    If the human flesh still holds propensities toward pride that can manifest itself in racism, is there any hope? Yes. This was a common problem in the New Testament and was always treated with the gospel. In the book of Ephesians Paul lays out a blue print for unity to counter-attack every form of...

    Aug 17, 2020

    14m
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    #27 - Clarifications on Racism

    After receiving some godly pushback on the issue of racism from episode #3 (listen at https://fbchurch.org/resource/dealing-with-the-inner-racist ), this episode seeks to give some clarification on racism. Racism’s root is indeed pride, but pride does not necessarily produce racism. The sermon on...

    Aug 7, 2020

    11m
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    #26 - Clearing Up the True Gospel and Social Gospel Confusion

    The volume on social justice issues can easily drown out the true gospel. Astute Christians rightly express concerns about drifting to a social gospel. In this episode we define the social gospel and then keep the true gospel and social justice in their proper places. Examples come from Jesus…

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    Aug 6, 2020

    10m
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    #25 - Priorities and Involvement in Social Justice Issues

    With so many ways we see people suffering in the world, how do I know where to put my time and energy? In this episode we talk about the priorities of the Christian and where helping the poor, vulnerable, and oppressed fits in. Scriptures Referenced: • John 15:1-8 • Titus 1:5-10; • 1 Timothy…

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    Aug 5, 2020

    11m
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    #24 - Biblical Virtue Signaling (John Gardner)

    What is virtue signaling and how should Christians respond to it? Is there a sense in which virtue signaling can be done in Christian love? Today, John Gardner fills in for Dan Jarms to answer these questions! Scriptures Referenced: • 2 Peter 1:3-10 • Galatians 5:22-26 • Romans 12:9-21 • 2...

    Jul 30, 2020

    12m
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    #23 - Speaking with Moral Authority Part 3

    The moral authority to speak on social justice issues is not related to a persons position of oppressor or oppressed. It comes from alignment with God’s will revealed in scripture. We can only speak with moral authority when our aim is love and the offer of a better peace and justice. Scriptures...

    Jul 25, 2020

    13m
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    #22 - Speaking with Moral Authority Part 2

    Under the ideology of Intersectionality, only those who are oppressed have the moral authority to speak on issues of social justice. This contradicts the Bible. Anyone can speak with moral authority so long as he/she is in alignment with what God speaks and his/her speech is with wisdom. Multiple...

    Jul 24, 2020

    10m
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    #21 - Speaking with Moral Authority Part 1

    The cultural narrative of intersectionality is gaining great momentum. In short, there is a descending staircase of oppressor and oppressed categories. Those at the bottom have the most moral authority to speak up and speak out. Those at the top have no authority. While oppression runs rampant,...

    Jul 22, 2020

    10m
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    #20 - The Gospel and Cultural Marxism Part 3: Disrupting the Biblical Family

    Karl Marx sought the destruction of the Biblical Family as a means to achieve his classless society. This thought continues through the Black lives matters organization by the ‘disruption’ of the biblical family in order to achieve the end of black oppression. While staunchly standing against...

    Jul 17, 2020

    10m
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    #19 - The Gospel and Cultural Marxism Part 2: Biblical Sexual Ethics

    Current Cultural Marxism has adapted and advanced Marxist rejection of Biblical Sexual Ethics. The false gospel it promotes is a utopia of self-made identity and self-indulgent expression. Solomon will unmask this false hope as vanity and the Bible calls it sin and offers the gospel for…

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    Jul 16, 2020

    14m
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    #18 - The Gospel and Cultural Marxism

    Racism, prejudice and oppression do indeed exist. The Gospel offers a superior solution than that of the self-proclaimed Marxist organization of Black Lives Matter. In this episode we go back to Marxism and compare its storyline and false hope with the storyline of the Bible and the…

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    Jul 14, 2020

    15m
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    #17 - The Lord’s Supper During the Pandemic

    We get to resume our regular celebration of the Lord’s Supper! How Exciting. Today we will explore the nature and importance of the Lord’s Supper as a corporate celebration and why we don’t celebrate it merely as individuals or as individual families. Scriptures Referenced: Acts 2:42 Acts 20:7 1...

    Jul 9, 2020

    13m
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    #16 - Baptism During the Pandemic

    Baptism as an ordinance of Christ should normally be done when the local church is assembled. That is why we have waited during the pandemic. Now that the church can assemble again we are observing baptism and the Lord’s supper. Listen in to see why it is so important that it is reserved for the...

    Jul 8, 2020

    13m
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    #15 - Abuse of Authority Part 3

    What does a Christian do who has witnessed abuse of authority? The situations are wide ranging from domestic violence, child abuse, witnessing oppression, sex trafficking, and racial injustice. At the founding of Israel, God instituted timeless principles to help guide us. Those who witness...

    Jul 3, 2020

    14m
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    #14 - Abuse of Authority Part 2

    What does the Bible say to someone who has experienced abuse of authority? God has given us various means to appeal to when we are the victim’s of injustice and abuse of authority. It starts with going to God first and then wisely seeking the means of grace he has given us. Scriptures Referenced…

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    Jul 2, 2020

    9m
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    #13 - Abuse of Authority Part 1

    God has given authorities and authority structures to mitigate the effects of sin and promote human flourishing. But, when these authority structures fail to do so, what do we do? Count on God’s justice, entrust ourselves to God, and be careful not to be overcome by evil. This is the key starting...

    Jul 1, 2020

    12m
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    #12 - Wearing Masks, Worshipping God, and Honoring the Government

    The Governor’s office is requiring us to wear masks while worshipping in our Sunday gathering to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. Honoring the governing authorities is first and foremost an issue of worship to God as a result of the gospel. Unless the government asks us to sin, we should...

    Jun 27, 2020

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