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Ryan Enser, M.Div. Podcast
by Ryan Enser
I share what I’ve learned from the Bible and experience over 20 years following Christ as an American and international teacher, soldier, marathoner, husband, and father to help you spiritually grow in Jesus Christ.
Episodes
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Faith vs Works (It will make you think)
The Faith vs Works problem, at first glance, may seem to need an either/ or solution, but I think when you look at James 2:14-26 you'll find that "faith and works" is what God has expected from us from Abraham at the beginning of the Bible to Jesus Christ and the rest of the New Testament.
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Year in Review 2021 (A lot has happened)
This podcast is about all the content that Ryan Enser, M.Div. published in 2021 including books, videos, articles, and an online course.
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Why is Jesus called Emmanuel? (It might surprise you)
In this podcast you’ll find out what the name Emmanuel means, where the name Emmanuel comes from, and why Jesus is called Emmanuel.
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First-hand Experience with Jesus Christ
I remember watching the news of the Iraq War in 2003 and talking to friends and family about it. We all confidently talked to each other like we really knew the Iraq War. My perspective changed after coming back from serving in the U.S. Army Infantry in Iraq in 2007. Like before going to war, I...
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Death and compassion
My wife and I have faced some large setbacks in life like the deaths of our friends, which has taught me many lessons. One is that going through hard things with God helps you to be a compassionate person. When someone else goes through something very difficult, I have become a better resource…
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: E20 "Enjoying Hebrews"
In this installment of the series How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible we’re going to explore the book of Hebrews. The main point of Hebrews is "Don’t fall away from Jesus because there is nowhere else to turn for salvation." Listen to find out more about the main point, the “2 bite-sized pieces,” the...
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Review: The Story of Christianity Vol. 1 by Justo Gonzalez
The Story of Christianity, Vol. 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation Justo Gonzalez https://amzn.to/3f3Lll8 I highly recommend Justo Gonzalez’ "The Story of Christianity: Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation." His book shines a light on influential women who…
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Geronimo and the Palestinians
Geronimo was an Apache Native American who was removed from his land by the United States government. When I lived in Lebanon, I found out that what is happening to the Palestinians is very similar to what happened to Geronimo and the Apaches. I don't agree with what the United States did and I...
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Smoking and the Vaccine
What did we learn from smoking that is applicable to the vaccine? Science was right about smoking and it’s right about the Covid vaccine. People make up all kinds of excuses to avoid change, even people who love God still don’t like to change. Personal experience only gives you so much…
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Constantine's Impact on the West
Tim Horton’s coffee https://amzn.to/3gUFjVp MAF low heart rate training method https://amzn.to/2SobcLN Quote from Justo González: “But what is of paramount importance for the story of Christianity is not so much how sincere Constantine was, or how he understood the Christian faith, as the impact…
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The Virus in India
In the podcast I discuss the catastrophic second wave of COVID-19 in India as well as things I'm doing: "Where is God?" Chinese Edition: https://amzn.to/3sTcomM "Where is God?" English: https://amzn.to/3sRzNoW New Course coming soon: "The Keys to Spiritual Growth" Running Writing with my son
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: E19 "Enjoying Philemon"
Philemon is about how Jesus truly changes lives. Listen to this episode for a full explanation of the book.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: E18 "Enjoying Titus"
What motivates your behavior? In Titus we learn what should motivate Christian behavior as well as many other things. Listen to "Enjoying Titus!"
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What can the church learn from Disney+?
Disney+ has seen great success during the pandemic because it has been intentional about supplying personnel and resources for its online media service. The church should follow this example of using online platforms to spread the messages of Jesus Christ and the Bible as a whole.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 17 "Enjoying 2 Timothy"
If you knew you were going to die soon, what you want to tell those closest to you about the Christian faith? Paul was at the end of his life when he wrote 2 Timothy, so we get to find out his last words to Timothy in the Book of 2 Timothy.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 16 "Enjoying 1 Timothy"
What is the big deal with church doctrine anyway? Find out in this episode on the book of 1 Timothy.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 15 “Enjoying 2 Thessalonians”
Revenge, suffering, and the Antichrist? It's all in 2 Thessalonians. Watch until the end to find out how to put this book into practice in your life.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 14 "Enjoying 1 Thessalonians"
Are you ready for what's coming in the End Times? 1 Thessalonians tells us what is coming and what it takes to be ready for it. Listen until the end to find out what you should do with the knowledge from 1 Thessalonians.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 13 "Enjoying Colossians"
Don't skip over the short book of Colossians! In this podcast you'll find out the important message that Paul has for us in his letter to the Colossian Church. Listen until the end to find out what we should do differently in our Christian lives.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 12 "Enjoying Philippians"
What is left for us to do if we are walking well with the Lord Jesus? In Philippians, Paul answers this question and more! Listen until the end for practical tips for those who are doing well in their walk with God.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 11 "Enjoying Ephesians"
What does the Apostle Paul have to say to us from prison? Listen to this podcast to find out what Paul wants us to know about being "in Christ" as he writes to the church in Ephesus.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 10 "Enjoying Galatians"
If you're a bit fuzzy on exactly what the gospel is, listen to this podcast! The Apostle Paul wrote Galatians to clarify what the gospel is, and what it isn't. In this podcast, you'll learn the main point of Galatians and it's 3 main parts. At the end you will have to decide if you will use the...
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 9 "Enjoying 2 Corinthians"
If you've overlooked the book of 2 Corinthians in the past, listen to this podcast! You will learn the main point of the 2 Corinthians and its 3 main parts. After listening you'll be to really enjoy 2 Corinthians!
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 8 "Enjoying 1 Corinthians"
This podcast will unlock the book of 1 Corinthians for you. You will hear what the author wants you to know, the main point of the book, and the four main divisions of the book, making it much easier to understand.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 7 Enjoying the Book of Romans
Have you ever thought that the Book of Romans is hard to understand? Then this podcast is for you! I'll give you the main point of the book and a 4 part breakdown in plain language. Before you know it, you'll be "enjoying the book of Romans!"
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 6 Enjoying the Book of Acts
This podcast will give you the main point of the Book of Acts and break the book down into 3 parts. After listening you'll be confident to read the Book of Acts by yourself and really enjoy it!
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 5 Enjoying the Book of John
This podcast discusses the fourth and final biography of Jesus' life in the New Testament, the Book of John. It explains the main point of the book, that Jesus is the Son of God, and divides the book into four bite-sized pieces to make it easier to read on your own.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 4 Enjoying the Book of Luke
This podcast will help you to enjoy the Book of Luke by breaking the book down into 5 bite-sized pieces that are tied together by Luke's main point that "Jesus is the Son of Man." Use this podcast to get an overview of the contents of the Book of Luke, so you can enjoy reading it on your own.
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 3 Enjoying the Book of Mark
This podcast introduces you to the Book of Mark in 5 bite-sized pieces which makes the book much easier to understand. Mark's main point is the "Jesus is a servant" and you'll see how he emphasizes this point throughout his book. Use this podcast to grow more comfortable with reading the book of...
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 2 Enjoying the Book of Matthew
This podcast gives you an overview of the book of Matthew, so that you can feel comfortable picking up the book and reading it yourself. I cover the main point of the book, that "Jesus is the King" and break the book into 6 bite-sized pieces that make it easier to understand what Matthew is…
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How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible: Episode 1 The Secret to Enjoying Your Bible
This new series will give you the tools you need to enjoy picking up and reading your Bible. The 2 secrets that all people that enjoy their Bibles know are that they need help reading it and they have a purpose for reading it. Listen for ways to use these secrets and enjoy reading your Bible.
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How to Not be a Racist
From my experience racism is everywhere, around the world and in our personal lives. This message will help you see that racism is perpetuated by people not getting into each other's lives. We need to really get to know people, if we are going to be less racist.
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International Student Ministry during the pandemic: Interview with Jason Beedon
I talk with Jason Beedon about his work with Bridges, the international student ministry of Cru, at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He provides us with insight into how ministry is adapting to social distancing and advice for us who are struggling to stay connected during this health...
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Church ministry during the pandemic: Interview with Pastor Jon Shuerholz
Pastor Jon Shuerholz tells us about how Cornerstone Church on Grand Island, NY is adapting to ministry with restrictions and social distancing. He draws from his decades of church leadership experience to recommend ways that we can stay connected with the body of Christ.
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How to be resilient, Livestream Fail!👎
This is a discussion about how to be resilient, since I just had a big failure during one of my livestream events. I followed the way to be resilient that Jesus shared in Matthew 7:24-27. I hope you can be resilient, as well, by hearing and doing what Jesus says.
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Where is God? Episode 8: Citizenship
Knowing that our citizenship is in heaven gives us security as we face many challenges in our lives. Where is God? God is with us in the person of Jesus Christ, granting us citizenship in heaven.
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Where is God? Episode 7: Contentment
Many of us are looking for God in this difficult time of change in our world. In this episode you will find out that God is with us in the person of Jesus Christ, providing a path to contentment. Using Paul's discussion about how he found the secret of being content in Philippians 4:11-13 and...
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Where is God? #6 Constants
This is the sixth video in the series Where is God?, which discusses God's relationship to the corona virus epidemic using the Bible as my source. Many of us take constants like gravity and the speed of light for granted. How about God? The memory verse for this message is Hebrews 13:8.
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Where is God? #5 A Bad Hand?
This is the fifth video in the series Where is God?, which discusses God's relationship to the corona virus epidemic using the Bible as my source. This message is entitled A Bad Hand? because I ask the question, is suffering really being dealt a bad hand? The memory verse for this message is...
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Where is God? #4 Gains
This is the fourth video in the series Where is God?, which discusses God's relationship to the corona virus epidemic using the Bible as my source, especially Titus 2:11-12. This message discusses gains, spiritual gains, and how God desires us to live a life of spiritual gains. The memory verse…
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Where is God? #3 Union
This is the third podcast in the series Where is God?, which discusses God's relationship to the corona virus epidemic using the Bible as my source. This message discusses union with Christ from Galatians 2:20. The memory verse for the week is part of Galatians 2:20.
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Where is God? #2 Rest
This is the second podcast in the series Where is God?, which discusses God's relationship to the corona virus epidemic using the Bible as my source. This message discusses physical rest and spiritual rest in the context of Hebrews Chapter 4. The memory verse for the week is Hebrews 4:10 "for...
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Where is God? #1 Promise
This is the first podcast in the series Where is God?, which discusses God's relationship to the corona virus epidemic using the Bible as my source. The promise of God is that we will have joy with Jesus Christ for eternity. If we look for our joy in Jesus Christ, we will find real joy. We will…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
I share what I’ve learned from the Bible and experience over 20 years following Christ as an American and international teacher, soldier, marathoner, husband, and father to help you spiritually grow in Jesus Christ.
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