THE MANNY PODCAST

Philip and Terrel discuss what it means to walk in fellowship with Jesus daily. Faith is not a formula. Marriage is not a formula. Friendship is not a formula. We all need the Holy Spirit. He is our unity. Don't miss this one!

Terrel and Philip discuss how to be a part of God's building project on the earth. All of us are building a life. We are either being destroyed or we are being saved. This is a part of T & P's continued discussion of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. You don't want to miss this one!

Terrel and Philip discuss how Paul addresses the divisive behavior of the corinthian church. This kind of behavior is what humans do when they follow the wisdom of the world. What is the antedote for such behavior? How does the message of the cross eliminate division among the saints while setting them apart from the world? You don't want to miss this one!

Philip and Terrel begin their discussion of Paul's first letter to the Corinthian Church.

Philip finishes his thought for the final question of 2025.

Terrel and Phil answer some listener questions. Is once saved always saved a thing? Can someone do good without the power of Jesus? What is Paul talking about in Colossians 3:3-4? You dont want to miss this one!

Philip and Terrel end their discussion of Pauls letter to the Colossians. What is the hope of glory for humanity? How are we supposed to think about politics in light of the Cross? You dont want to miss this one!

Terrel and Phil ask the question: how does Christ Jesus rule the earth from heaven, today? You dont want to miss this one!

Philip and Terrel dive deep into chapter 3 of Paul's letter to the Colossians. Christ Jesus is available and He alone has the authority that we need to participate in glory. What does it mean to put off the old man and clothe ourselves with the new? You dont want to miss this one!

Philip and Terrel continue their discussion of Paul's letter to the Colossians. Through the death of Christ on the cross, WE died to the elemental spirits of the world. What does this mean? How does a life of no longer belonging to the world play out on a daily basis? You dont want to miss this one!!

Terrel and Philip discuss how Christ Jesus saves us. The cross happened and NOTHING will ever be the same.

Terrel and Philip discuss the Gospel as taught by the Apostle Paul. We have been rescued from the power of darkness. We have been transferred into the Kingdom of His beloved Son. What does this mean? You are going to LOVE this one!

Philip and Terrel continue to introduce the characters in the story of Paul's letter to the Colossians. Who is Timothy? What does it mean to be a minister of Christ Jesus? The family of God is being formed on the earth. How does a local guy like Epaphras become indespensible in human history? You are going to LOVE this one!!

Terrel and Philip begin their discussion of Paul's letter to the Colossian church. Who is Paul? What is his story? Why should we listen to him? By what authority did he travel the Roman empire preaching the Gospel? You dont want to miss this one!!

Here are the basics! You can understand the Bible. Learning what is written is like learning anything else. It takes time, attention and intention. You're going to love this one!

Philip and Terrel begin with a few notes as to what will be happening when they discuss Colossians.

Phil and Terrel complete their four year journey through The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard. Don't miss this one!

Terrel and Phil discuss more of ch. 13 of The Divine Conspiracy. The end of our earthly bodies is NOT the end of our existence!

What is the redeemed community? How will we govern with God in the ages to come? You don't want to miss this one!

Terrel and Phil discuss the competing prophetic visions that seek to steal our hope from the Trinitarian Reality presented to us in the scriptures. Which will you choose? You don't want to miss this one!

Terrel and Phil discuss Ch. 10 of The Divine Conspiracy. One of the greatest temptations to evil occurs when humanity attempts to force the new Jerusalem to happen. You don't want to miss this one!

Phil and Terrel begin the final chapter of The Divine Conspiracy! The dudes discuss how easy it is to adopt a vision for the future that is secular or worldy. Neither of which is rooted in the Trinitarian reality. How do we move forward? You don't want to miss this one!!

This is the final episode for Ch. 9 of The Divine Conspiracy! Terrel and Phil end the chapter discussing how one size doesn't fit all when it comes to discipleship. Just start living WITH Jesus. Take your time and live in His grace. You won't want to miss this one!

Philip and Terrel keep on rolling through Ch. 9 of The Divine Conspiracy. You won't want to miss this one!!

Terrel and Philip start off the new Year discussing the Disciplines of study and worship. You don't want to miss it!

Terrel and Phil discuss the two Disciplines of abstinence, solitude and silence. It is important to practice these with intensity AND to not attempt to be a hero. Remember, growth takes time. You don't want to miss this one!

Phil and Terrel continue their discussion of Ch. 9 of The Divine Conspiracy. They begin talking about the spiritual disciplines as means to disrupt our bad habits. These disciplines help our entire self to begin to transform into whole and holy people. You don't want to miss this one!

Phil and Terrel continue their discussion of Ch. 9 of The Divine Conspiracy. Bodily habits and the social context can have a momentum for evil in your life if you do not invite Jesus into it. Learning to live your life WITH Him is the only way to inherit eternal life, today. Religion won't help. You need HIS power to be applied to your bodily habits and social context. DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

Phil and Terrel continue their discussion of chapter 9 of The Divine Conspiracy. The discussion has arrived to the place where we must deal with the habitual patterns of wrongdoing and sin in our lives. Discipleship to Jesus means nothing if His power isn't applied to the 'sin in our members.' You don't want to miss this one!!

How do we live as disciples of Jesus today? We trust His goodness and provision toward us right where we are. Don't live in the past. Don't worry about the future. Forgive and be forgiven. Don't miss this one!!

Philip and Terrel discuss what Dallas Willard refers to as the acid test for ALL theology. What does your theology produce? Whether you're on the left or the right only ONE thing matters... Do you love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength? You don't want to miss this one!!

Terrel and Phil keep rolling on down the Divine Conspiracy road! Today they discuss the importance of knowing God the Father, Almighty maker of heaven and earth. How do you keep Him before your mind. You don't want to miss this one!

Terrel and Phil continue their discussion of Ch.9 of The Divine Conspiracy. This week the dudes discuss how to love what is lovely. They talk about how to fix your mind on God and His reality. What are some of the things that get in our way? You won't want to miss this one!

Phil and Terrel continue their discussion of Ch. 9 of The Divine Conspiracy. They talk about what it means to believe. Disciples of Jesus are not yet perfect. They will receive ever increasing amounts of Grace that will cause them to be people who hear and do what He says is best. This takes time! What should be our primary objectives for creating a curriculum for Christlikeness? The dudes discuss! You don't want to miss this one!

Phil and Terrel discuss the state of the union for discipleship to Jesus. Where are we at, and how did we get here? Willard brilliantly point out the disconnect between faith and obedience in the lives of those who profess to follow Jesus. You don't want to miss this one!

Terrel and Philip begin their discussion of chapter nine of The Divine Conspiracy: A Curriculum for Christlikeness. The big idea is that we obey Jesus out of the abundance of the Life of Jesus. You won't want to miss this one!

Phil and Terrel finish Ch.8 of The Divine Conspiracy by discussing the importance of addressing people's real beliefs. Discipleship can't begin until real beliefs are addressed and changed. You're going to love this one!

Terrel and Phil continue their discussion of Ch.8 of the Divine Conspiracy.

Phil and Terrel discuss how the Bible is key to being a disciple of Jesus. Knowing the truth sets you free! You don't want to miss this one.

Terrel and Phil discuss the most important step you must take to become a disciple of Jesus. You are going to love this one!!

Phil and Terrel discuss Ch. 8 of The Divine Conspiracy. Clarity about who you are and where you are will lead to the dicisive point of making a value judgment. Jesus, or the world? It is your choice.

Phil and Terrel continue their discussion of Ch. 8 of The Divine Conspiracy. Is full-time ministry a thing? Not if discipleship is a thing. You are going to love this one!

Phil and Terrel discuss how excluding Jesus from your job means you are being discipled by someone else. Keep following along as the fellows continue their discussion of Ch.8 of The Divine Conspiracy.

Terrel and Philip discuss how becoming a disciple of Jesus is not complicated or mysterious. He has given you a life. Now, it is time to learn from Him how to live it. You are going to enjoy this one!

Philip and Terrel continue their discussion of Ch. 8 of The Divine Conspiracy. How are we to be with Jesus? He gives us His Spirit to strengthen us and guide us into a life of apprenticeship to Him. You won't want to miss this one!

Phil and Terrel continue their discussion of Ch. 8 of the Divine Conspiracy. Jesus gives us four contrasts to life in the Kingdom. The dudes dive in and plead with the listeners to FOLLOW JESUS!

Phil and Terrel begin their discussion of Ch. 8 of The Divine Conspiracy. We are all being discipled. The question is, are our teachers making or breaking us? "We do not drift into discipleship. An effective decision must be made." Dallas Willard. You do not want to miss this one!

Phil flies solo to finish chapter 7 of The Divine Conspiracy. You don't want to miss this one!

Phil and Terrel discuss how God's Kingdom has always existed and will always exist. When we ask for His Kingdom to come, we are asking for Him to displace all lesser ideas and attempts of humanity to establish their own "kingdoms." You will LOVE this one!

Phil and Terrel discuss the importance of understanding the proximity of the Father. Prayer only makes sense if He is near us. You are going to love it!