Episodes
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The Perishing Mentality (Enslaving Sin Part 3)
Why would anyone ever start the path of enslaving sin? What's going through their mind? What do they believe? This episode uses Proverbs 31 (yes, really) to reveal the falsehoods running through the mind of someone giving in to enslaving sin. Join my monthly supporters:...
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Roots and Fruits of Enslaving Sin (Enslaving Sin Part 2)
Not every struggle with sin is enslaving, nor is every enslaving sin noticeable. This episode covers the traits that mark enslaving sin, then uses Luke 6:43-45 to trace bad fruit back to the heart so that true, lasting change can begin. Join my monthly supporters: www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith...
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Bearing Burdens and Addiction (Enslaving Sin Part 1)
Sin catches genuine believers and hardens us through deceit. This first episode uses Galatians 6:1-2 and Hebrews 3:12-13 to show why God gives ordinary Christians the work of restoring those caught in sin, and why exhortation has to happen every day. Join my monthly supporters:...
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Practical Questions about Divorce and Remarriage (Divorce & Remarriage Part 3)
If God never allows remarriage while reconciliation is still possible (even when it seems impossible), then we may have some questions. This final episode of the series attempts to answer some of the real questions people may have as they think through divorce in their lives or as they walk…
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Can I Divorce for Abandonment? (Divorce & Remarriage Part 2)
Does Paul tell us we can divorce and remarry if our spouse "abandons" us? This episode takes the conclusions from episode 1 and shows why Paul is consistent with the teachings of Christ. The full article: Can Christians Get Divorced and Remarried? Does God Make Exceptions for Divorce? Join my...
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Can Christians Get Divorced? (Divorce & Remarriage Part 1)
Does the Bible really make an exception for divorce, or do we think it does because it fits with our divorce-heavy culture? In this episode, I dig into what marriage was actually designed for, walk through the "exception clause" in Matthew 19:9, and unpack why the Pharisees' question to Jesus…
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Depression and the Authority We Actually Trust (Part 3) | Embracing Grace #9
Whatever sits at the top of your hierarchy of truth determines how you interpret everything else, including your own suffering. In part two, I use a fast food restaurant to show how authority works, then walk through understanding my own depression through this worldview hierarchy. I share my own...
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Worldview Hierarchy: The Five Sources of Truth
Every worldview runs on five sources of truth: Scripture, reason, tradition, experience, and emotion. All five are unavoidable. All five have real value. And all five will affect everything you believe the moment they are move important than God's Word. In part one, I walk through each category,...
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Rocks Piles and Your Depression (Part 2) | Embracing Grace #8
Knowing why we're depressed doesn't immediately remove the pain of depression. For many, depression can linger far longer than we expect it to, and certainly much longer than we'd prefer. So as we're putting off the sin that has led to things like hopelessness, despair, or fear... what do we do...
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Depression, Suicide, and Suffering (Part 1) | Embracing Grace #7
It's not surprising that those suffering from chronic pain are more likely to experience depression and thoughts of suicide. As Christians, how are we supposed to think about these things? Should we understand depression differently than the world does? Does the Bible offer any hope, or are we...
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The Flow of Comfort in Suffering | Embracing Grace #6
Should you share your suffering with someone who has it worse than you? What's the point of God's comfort? How can we think biblically and faithfully about suffering in our lives and the lives of others? This episode explores the importance of how to think about comfort, and what God wants us to…
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Why Pray If God Is Sovereign? | Embracing Grace #5
About This Episode Why does a sovereign God tell us to pray? He knows what we need, does what He pleases, and can't be changed by human manipulation. If we're honest, sometimes it can seem like prayer is pointless, and that makes it even more difficult to "pray without ceasing." In this episode…
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Satan the... Synecdoche? | Understanding Satan #7
If Satan's very nature makes him incapable of things like whispering lies into our minds or personally attacking thousands of people at once, what do we make of the verses that imply we need to watch out for his attacks? This episode digs in to a part of language we use every day that can help us...
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Bible Reading While Suffering | Embracing Grace #4
When suffering, sometimes we go into "survival mode" and set aside may important things in our lives. Sometimes, we wonder if we should bother reading the Bible when it's too difficult. This episode helps you think through how we should understand the effects of suffering on our Bible reading…
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Is It Wrong to Want Healing? | Embracing Grace #3
If we believe in a good and sovereign God, are we wrong to want Him to heal us? Can we over-emphasize our desire to be healed? How can we find a good balance? This episode digs in to a question many people may not think to ask, but it is an important question to answer for those who do ask it....
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God Commands Holiness, Not Healthiness | Embracing Grace #2
You'll often hear me say "God doesn't call us to be healthy, but He does call us to be holy." I know this will bother some people, especially those who have been exposed to the Prosperity Gospel. This episode focuses on what I've learned from God's word that makes me want sufferers to understand...
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Embracing Grace: My Chronic Pain & Why I'm Making This Series
This first episode of my new series introduces you to my pain journey and why this series exists. Timestamps • 00:00 Intro • 1:06 My Pain Journey • 10:43 Why Make This Series? • 13:58 What to Expect • 15:13 Final Stuff Support My Work If you’d like to support what I do, here are some ways you can...
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How We Reacted to the Divine Council Worldview
The Divine Council Worldview doesn't just affect how we read the Bible; it changes our lives. So why do so many people (including me!) react so poorly when we first encounter it? And does it really matter if we embrace it? I sat down with my good friend, Chris Lenoir, to discuss those very...
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How Do We Read and Study the Bible? (Simple Systematic Theology #1)
About This Video How do we read and study the Bible? What's the difference between the two? Are there things we should avoid when reading the Bible? This episode takes a first step in exploring Systematic Theology. If we want to have a biblical worldview, we must know what the Bible says and…
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What Is Systematic Theology? (Simple Systematic Theology #0)
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Joy in Christ and Glory for Christ... with 1 Peter 1:8--9 (Study 1 Peter With Me #4)
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My Best Advice for Christian Parents With Kids in Public School
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Joy, Not Happiness, During Trials with 1 Peter 1:6-7 (Study 1 Peter With Me #3)
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Why Must Women Keep Silent in Church? Explaining 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
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Romans 8:28 and God's "Good" For Your Life
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God's Protection, Our Inheritance in 1 Peter 1:3-5 (Study 1 Peter With Me #2)
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Introduction and Christian Identity in 1 Peter 1:1-2 (Study 1 Peter with Me #1)
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How to Study Theology in Community (Do Christians REALLY Need Theology? #5)
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How to Study Theology on Your Own (Do Christians REALLY Need Theology? #4)
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God Wants You to Study Theology (Do Christians REALLY Need Theology? #3)
Join my monthly supporters: www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6 Does God want you to study theology? Yes! When we properly understand what theology is in the life…
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Sermon: Testing the Spirits (1 John 4:1-6)
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Living as a Doulos: Embracing Your Identity in Christ
Join my monthly supporters: www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6 Your Bible calls you a "servant of Jesus Christ." We all have idea about what that means, but what...
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How to Supply Your Spiritual Maturity (2 Peter 1:5-8)
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Sermon: Endurance Through the Father’s Discipline (Hebrews 12:4-17)
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Living for Jesus in Satan’s World (Understanding Satan #5)
You're not crazy, I accidentally released these out of order. Join my monthly supporters: www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith?locale.x=en_US Venmo https://account.venmo.com/u/Ray-Burns-6 Living for Jesus requires Christians…
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Exploring Popular Verses About Satan (Understanding Satan #6)
Get caught up with the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhAgDhmgBNM&list=PL5oAvNLE5030_XWDG9oWCKfB4aMbXMUbh&index=1&t=0s Join my monthly supporters: www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time donations: PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/OnwardintheFaith Venmo:...
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Update + new articles about singing music from Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation
Why Churches Must Avoid Music from Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation: https://onwardinthefaith.com/why-churches-must-avoid-music-from-bethel-hillsong-and-elevation-exploring-the-worship-music-debate-part-2/ Why Churches Can Sing Music from Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation:...
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Everyone Is a Theologian (Yes, Even You!)
You do theology every day, even if you believe God doesn't exist. What we believe about God affects how we live. Check out how what we believe is true about God, and HOW we know it's true, impacts every area of our lives. Remember, it's not a question of IF you do theology, but if you're doing it...
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5 Reasons Christians Don’t Like Theology
Should Christians study theology? What is theology? Isn't it better to be Spirit-led than waste time with other things? This video looks at the many hesitations and misunderstandings Christians have about theology, then I briefly discuss what theology MUST mean for Christians. Join my monthly...
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What Is Spiritual Warfare? (Understanding Satan #4)
We understand the enemy. We know his goals and how he accomplishes them. Now it's time to look inward to understand how we, as Christians, do spiritual warfare against an enemy who wants to limit the gospel and weaken Christians worldwide. This episode looks at what spiritual warfare really looks...
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Galatians 3:28 and LGBTQ
Galatians 3:28 seems to imply that God doesn't care about gender. If so, we can argue that LGBTQ issues can't be sinful if God doesn't see genders in a relationship or as part of our biology. But is that really what Paul is saying in this verse? Come check out what Galatians 3:28 is really…
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What Is Satan’s Goal? (Understanding Satan #3)
Watch this episode on YouTube! We know what Satan can do. We know how he does it. The big question, of course, is why. Why does Satan focus so much on worldliness? What is he hoping to gain? This video looks at why Satan and his angels would do anything to delay the second coming of Jesus Christ....
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Satan’s Attacks and Fallen Angels (Understanding Satan #2)
Watch this episode on YouTube What are Satan's methods? How do fallen angels fit into his plans? What is Satan's greatest weapon against us? In part 2 of this series, we'll see that Satan's attacks aren't what we assume because they're far, far worse. If you've struggled with a recurring sin or...
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Oil Anointing, Faith Healing, and Catholic Confession in James 5:14-15?
Why does James say a sick person should call an elder to anoint them with oil? Does God promise healing after faithful prayer? How does all of this forgive our sins? Come check out what James 5:14-15 is really talking about. Join my monthly supporters: www.Patreon.com/OnwardintheFaith One-time...
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What Are Satan’s Powers? (Understanding Satan #1)
Watch this episode on YouTube (and make sure you subscribe!) This episode revisits last week's topic, digging deeper to really see what the Bible reveals about Satan's powers and limitations. This will also be the start of a multi-part series where we examine who what Satan is, what he can do…
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The True Source of Your Temptation
Why are we tempted? Can we blame Satan or his demons for implanting thoughts and desires? Is he responsible for our sinful choices? This episode digs into a simple truth from James 1. However, before that truth can make sense to us as it did to his original audience, we have to be careful not to...
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Thinking Through the Asbury Revival
The Asbury Revival received national attention. Christians are sharing and talking about it all over the internet. Churches and Christian leaders have even tried to carry on the revivals in their own cities. This episode is a deep, thorough dive into everything surrounding the revivals and asks…
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Discipline, Endurance, and Hebrews 10
God saved us. Now what? Hebrews 10 reminds us to think about what Jesus did, and who we are in Him, so that we can live holy lives for the few short years we're on this earth. If we choose rebellion after Christ has forgiven our sins, God promises us that He will discipline us like the good and...
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The Better Covenant of Hebrews 9
Context is king. When we don't understand what the author and his audience understood, thought about, and believed, it's nearly impossible to understand what's really being said. This episode is a teaching I did in Hebrews 9 where I dig in to what this Jewish audience believed about the old...
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Give Your Family the Best Side of You
We all have family routines. When we're around the same people day after day, year after year, we get into a familiar groove of living and interacting with them. For too many of us, one of those common routines involves giving our families the worst side of us. We are patient, tolerant, and even...
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