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Peculiar
by Jaken Orten
In this podcast we are on a journey into the weird world of church people. Why is it that church people do the things they do, say the things they say, and live the way they live? We are here to reduce fear and increase understanding of the people trying to follow the message of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
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47. If I Had to Do It All Over Again: Johnnie Meadors
In this continuation of our series, Jaken interviews Johnnie Meadors, a preacher from his church in Sturgis, KY. They discuss coming into the church the first time, struggles with answering God’s call, and leaving the church and coming back. Also featured are a few dog barks, grill sizzles, and...
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46. If I Had to Do It All Over Again: Texas Young
In this continuation of our current series discussing those church folks who haven’t always been such, I interview my brother-in-law, Texas Young. We discuss both backsliding, and coming in fresh. We talk good decisions and bad. This may be one of my favorite interviews to date! Give it a listen!
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45. If I Had to Do It All Over Again: Jessica James
Today’s guest in our series of folks who haven’t always been “Church People” is Jessica James. A wife and mother who is raising her kids and living her life for the Lord. Nothing too crazy, except if you’re looking at the standards of the world all around us. This is definitely Peculiar!
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44. If I Had to Do It All Over Again: Misti Hallum
If you've been away from church for some time, this one is for you. Over the course of the coming year we intend to be releasing episodes featuring the stories of church people, who haven't exactly always been "church people." Maybe they stepped away, maybe they were never really in it. But…
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43. Peculiar Patter: Prodigal (that's a lotta P's)
If you've ever been in a church service and heard someone ask the congregation to "pray for our prodigals," and then wondered, "What does that mean?" Then this episode is for you. What exactly is a prodigal anyway?
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42. Why so Weird?
Simon Sinek introduced the concept of "The Golden Circle" in his book and TED Talk about starting with Why. Typically when trying to share a concept we tell what it is, maybe even how to do it, but if we really want to change things we have to consider why. Today I'm sharing a bit about why it is...
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41. Peculiar Process: Can We Stick with It?
Since December it seems this podcast has slipped off schedule. If you follow my other show, Reality Speaks, you'll notice a similar pattern. This isn't an unusual pattern this time of year. What's up with that? Can it be fixed? Let's talk about that. My interview with Joshua Pearson:...
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40. Peculiar Preaching: Can You Hear the Cry? ~ Jaken Orten
Long time no post! Jaken preached at church this week and felt that this message needed to be shared with the podcast. Listen as we hear about how to hear from God!
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38. The Peculiar Playlist: Christmas Edition
We sing a lot of songs at Christmas time. Are these songs biblically accurate though?
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37. Peculiar Patter: Christmas
Does anyone know what Christmas is really all about?
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36. The Peculiar Payoff: The End of the World
We wrap up our series on Jesus words on the last days in Matthew 24 by discussing the Antichrist, persecution, and the return of Jesus to the Earth.
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35. The Peculiar Payoff: What Will Be the Sign?
We continue our series by discussing the signs of the last days and coming of the Lord.
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34. The Peculiar Payoff: When Will These Things Be?
We continue our discussion of the end of days by examine Jesus’ Oliver Discourse in Matthew 24. In this chapter the disciples ask Jesus questions that lead to Him unpacking key signs that, honestly, seem very similar to our current day and time.
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Bonus Message: Let it Go ~ Brother Jaken Orten
Tonight we had a youth service at the church, and Jaken preached a sermon titled “Let it Go.” How do we break free from old ways of living and step into a new life? Listen to find out!
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33. The Peculiar Payoff: What is the Rapture?
The Apocalypse, End of Days, Armageddon. The world is obsessed these days with world ending stories. What does the Bible say about the actual end of days? There is coming a day where all that has been done in this life will have a payoff. Join us over the next several episodes as we discuss these...
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32. Peculiar People: Pastor Daniel Orten
In today’s interview Jaken is joined by the host of the Stay Podcast, pastor of Harvest House UPCI and Sturgis Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, and most importantly his father: Pastor Daniel Orten. Join in as we discuss the importance of staying in the church, how to stay in church, and what it…
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31. The Peculiar Physician
When Jesus walked this Earth, He healed many people of all manner of diseases, from fevers to death. When He called us out to follow Him that call contained a promise of healing. Listen to hear how our Peculiar Physician continues to work to this day. Raymond Woodward- “The Blood Still Speaks:”...
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30. Peculiar People: Matthew Gallimore and Timothy Holmes
Matthew Gallimore and Timothy Holmes of the @Coffee Bar Confessions Podcast join to discuss the power in testimony. We hear about how they came to be church people, work their way to ministry, and mighty ways that the Spirit of God has moved in their lives. We also touch on the correlation…
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29. The Peculiar Preacher (Part 8): An Authoritative Conclusion
This week we return to our regularly scheduled programming and study the conclusion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We hear these words in the conclusion, “He taught with authority, not as the scribes.” Just what sort of conclusion spurred these words? We will hear in this lesson to come. Please...
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Youth Week 2022: Expanding the Vision- Sunday Sermon: Here There Be Dragons ~ Brother Jaken Orten
Since there is revival going on this week at our local church I didn’t get a chance to record a regular podcast. I did get a sermon I preached recorded and ready for upload! Enjoy and I will be back again next week!
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28. The Peculiar Preacher (Part 7): Judge Not?
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount continues as He brings out one of the most internet famous verses of all time. Is this verse in proper context with the way it is commonly used? Listen and find out! Follow us! Peculiar Podcast (@peculiar_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Peculiar | Facebook…
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27. The Peculiar Preacher (Part 6): Seek First the Kingdom
Jesus continues His sermon by dropping some hard to hear truths. To follow Him we must forsake trust in the physical future safety and trust His provision to carry us. In realms financial, physical, and spiritual. This life is not about this life. How do we live that way? Listen to find out.…
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26. The Peculiar Preacher (Part 5): When You Pray
Jesus starts diving into how we should pray in order to see results not just recognition. Follow Us! Peculiar Podcast (@peculiar_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Peculiar | Facebook Peculiar Podcast - YouTube
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25. The Peculiar Preacher (Part 4): Love Your Enemies
As we progress through the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus comes to two brief sections that drive home one very difficult but vital point: loving people that do not love us. It was countercultural then, and it may be even more countercultural now when it is put into its proper perspective. What does…
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24: The Peculiar Preacher (Part 3): You Have Heard It Said...
Jesus continues His sermon on the mount by explaining just how He is deepening and fulfilling the law. He addresses adultery, murder, and more. In this episode we discuss just how what He had to say on these topics. Contact Us! Peculiar | Facebook Peculiar Podcast (@peculiar_podcast) • Instagram...
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23. The Peculiar Preacher (Part 2): Salt, Light, and the Law Fulfilled
Today we continue our examination of Jesus' most famous sermon which is found in the book of Matthew chapter 5-7. In this episode I dive into the verses about salt and light which is really the origin of the very concept of Peculiar. Then I take a look at what will lead directly into the…
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22. The Peculiar Preacher
What was Jesus ministry really like? This question seems to be a matter of some debate, so let's examine one of His more famous sermons. It is a long section of teaching by Jesus found in the Book of Matthew chapters 5 through 7 known as the Sermon on the Mount. Over the next several weeks we…
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21. Peculiar Phenomena
What is a miracle, and do miracles still happen today? Give this episode a listen, and let's find out! Follow us! Youtube: Peculiar Podcast - YouTube Facebook: Peculiar | Facebook Instagram: Peculiar Podcast (@peculiar_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos
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20. Peculiar Praise
In today's episode we address the topic of praise, what it means and what it looks like. Give it a listen! Follow us! Youtube: Peculiar Podcast - YouTube Facebook: Peculiar | Facebook Instagram: Peculiar Podcast (@peculiar_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos
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19. Peculiar Patter: Apostolic/ Pentecostal
This past Sunday was the anniversary of the birth of the Christian church which is known as Pentecost. There is a modern terminology for a branch of Christian belief known as Pentecostals. Within the Pentecostals there exists a subset known as Apostolics. What do these churchy words mean? Listen…
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18. A Peculiar Pattern (Part 2)
Last episode we talked about the tabernacle and how it can be used to better approach God in prayer in our modern day and age. In this episode we wrap up that discussion by discussing the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies. This is where prayer starts to get deeper and more effective. Give it a...
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17. A Peculiar Pattern
How do unholy humans approach a holy God? In the Bible, God gives a peculiar pattern to a man named Moses, and this pattern continues to be useful to modern humans today. Connect with us! Facebook: Peculiar | Facebook Instagram: @Peculiar_Podcast Email: [email protected] Subscribe to…
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16. Peculiar Prayer
Let's begin a deep dive into the topic of this interesting concept that church people have called prayer. Prayer is literally conversation with God, but how does that work. Is it a wishlist to an imaginary friend like Santa Claus, or can it be something deeper. Seven Simple Prayers (preaching...
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15. Peculiar People: Pastor Ryan Neer
This past week our church celebrated its 16th anniversary by having a special guest minister, Pastor Ryan Neer from Colorado. He was gracious enough to join us on the podcast to continue our discussion on the topic of our peculiar purpose. We talk the general concept of the Christian call, the...
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14. Finding YOUR Peculiar Purpose
Yes, I know God wants me to do a general will that he has for all humans, but what about me SPECIFICALLY? Do I preach? Sing? Teach? What is my purpose? If you have ever asked those questions, hopefully this episode will be helpful to you.
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13. Peculiar Purpose
Have you ever questioned "What is my reason for being on this planet?" The Bible actually has a straightforward answer to this that church people refer to as "The Will of God." Listen to this episode to hear all about it!
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12. Peculiar Patter: Holy Ghost/ Spirit/ Fire/ Living Water
We are wrapping up our salvation terminology series today with this heavy hitter on the Holy Ghost which is also known as the Holy Spirit. Hope this return has been worth the wait! We WILL be back next week!
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11. Peculiar Patter: Baptism/ Buried/ Washed in the Blood
A lot of church terminology is brought up in this episode. We cover a common one, baptism. There is a more metaphorical one, burial. Finally, we step into a a very churchy churchism, "washed in the blood." We also bring in some doctrinal discussion of the relative importance of the rite of…
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10. Peculiar Patter: Repentance/ Dying to Flesh
Continuing on the theme of weird words from last week, what do we church people mean when we say you have to die to the flesh? What do we mean when we say repent? Check this analysis out here! Connect with us! Instagram: @Peculiar_Podcast Facebook: Peculiar Email: [email protected]
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9. Peculiar Patter: Born Again/ Saved
In John 3, Nicodemus heard Jesus use a bit of peculiar patter when He said that Nicodemus needed to be "born again." Nicodemus did not understand it then, and many still do not understand it today. What does it mean when a church person says that you need to be saved or born again? Article "What…
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8. Peculiar Patter: Shekinah/ Shechinah
Church people use weird words, and Peculiar Patter is a series devoted to discussing those words and giving a breakdown of what they mean and why they exist. To kick things off we are tackling this unusual Jewish term for God's presence. Connect with us! Instagram: @peculiar_podcast Facebook:...
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7. Peculiar People: Joshua Pearson
In this one my friend Joshua and I discuss why we believe what we believe otherwise known as the study of apologetics. Links to resources mentioned in today’s interview: Sean McDowell: https://youtu.be/pNXJwkUjreo Reasonable Faith by Doctor Craig:...
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6. Peculiar People: Bethany Roberts
This is our first ever interview on the podcast! My friend Bethany Roberts is an unashamed church person who is joining us to talk about one of the heaviest questions on the podcast yet. Is there only one religion that has it right? If Christianity is correct, does it matter which brand of...
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5. Introduction to Peculiar People
Starting next week we are going to be featuring a new type of episode known as "Peculiar People." Here's what that's all about. Connect with Us! Instagram: @Peculiar_Podcast Facebook: Peculiar Email: [email protected]
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4. Peculiar Preaching
Jesus last command to the church before returning to Heaven was to preach to all nations, but what is preaching? In this episode we discuss this thing that even the first century preacher Paul called foolish, folly, and silly. Around here we just call it Peculiar Preaching. Links to Preaching...
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3. A Peculiar Playlist
Music is a key element of every culture, even church culture. What is up with the weird ways that church people sing? What makes it different and why? Subscribe, share, and give us an honest rate and review! Links to playlists mentioned in this episode God's Gonna Get My Praise:...
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2. A Peculiar Playbook
It's the Best-Selling book of all time. Translated into 704 languages. It took over 1500 years to write. Also, church people really seem to like talking about it. What is this peculiar playbook of the weird church people, and why does it matter? It's called the Bible. Let's talk about it. Follow...
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1. A Peculiar Pilot Episode
What do I mean when I say peculiar? In the old-fashioned words of the old-fashioned translation of what is known as the Holy Bible it meant special. In our modern English it means weird. Can those both mean the same thing? Do church people fit in the category of weird? I think so. Listen in and I...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In this podcast we are on a journey into the weird world of church people. Why is it that church people do the things they do, say the things they say, and live the way they live? We are here to reduce fear and increase understanding of the people trying to follow the message of Jesus Christ.
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Jaken Orten
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In this podcast we are on a journey into the weird world of church people. Why is it that church people do the things they do, say the things they say, and live the way they live? We are here to reduce fear and increase understanding of the people trying to follow the message of Jesus Christ.
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