December 2020

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Takeaways from Church Planting (A Walk of Faith) – Podcast Episode 7

December 27, 2020

Recently, I recorded an interview with Pastor Shannon Thornhill, a church planter in Hernando, MS (www.desotolifeupc.org), for the Apostolic Voice podcast. We had a great conversation spanning all kinds of topics: The importance of Divine calling, how to stay encouraged in discouraging times, evangelism, outreach, ethics, the importance of starting new churches in unchurched cities, and how to bless a church planter. It’s worth your time to listen to the entire episode. Here I’ve listed several meaningful takeaways from our conversation. At the bottom of this article, you’ll find links to listen to our whole exchange. Note: These are my…

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You Can’t Be A Church Leader If…

December 26, 2020

I am regularly asked questions about becoming either a leader within the church or the pastor of a church. This post is designed as the starting point for answering those questions. This article is by no means an exhaustive list, and it applies to lay ministries and pastoral ministries. Here are a few prerequisites for church leadership that are a combination of common sense and basic biblical guidelines. Many people disqualify themselves from any possibility of church leadership (or they start and fizzle out) because they fail to maintain these standards. 1. You can’t be a church leader if you…

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Beyond the Gifts: The Meaning of the Magi’s Visit

December 24, 2020

The birth of Jesus was miraculous in every sense of the word. Beyond the mind-blowing revelation that Jesus was God incarnate (from the Latin verb incarnare, which means to make flesh: John 1:14, Hebrews 2:17, John 14:11) is the precise fulfillment of ancient Old Testament prophecies encapsulated in the Nativity (Latin verb nasci, which means to be born). Incredibly, God became fleshly so that we could be Spirit-filled and eventually become redeemed spiritual beings. The life of Jesus fulfilled over 300 ancient prophecies, often written thousands of years before His birth. Mathematically speaking, the probability of those precise prophecies happening…

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christ… | Podcast Edition

December 20, 2020

From the original blog article, It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christ… this episode examines what genuine repentance looks like from a Christmas perspective. Topics covered: Holiness, repentance, baptism in Jesus’ name, and the Holy Ghost’s infilling. Ryan looks at the winter’s perceptual dichotomy in the natural, repentance in the spiritual, and the cross of Christ. Christmas readings included: If Jesus Came to Your House and The Christmas Guest, two classics that are sure to warm your heart. So, from my family to yours… Merry Christmas! Related posts: Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? (Article + Podcast) It’s Beginning to Look a Lot…

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christ…

December 8, 2020

I love the Christmas season, and I love Christmas music too. I’m one of those annoying people who starts listening to Christmas music way too early. One of my favorite slightly frivolous Christmas ditty’s is It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. Penned in 1951 by Meredith Wilson, it’s been a holiday staple since its first iconic release. You’ve most likely heard it played many times. Admittedly, at first glance, at least, it isn’t the most Christ-centered Christmas tune. But its catchy melody is fun and family-friendly. I recently heard It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, and…

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Should Christians Dye Their Hair? (A Biblical Study) | Podcast Edition

December 3, 2020

The Apostolic Voice Podcast is up and running. Most episodes feature an article that has already been featured here on the blog. And that’s the case with this latest episode. The original article, Should Christians Dye Their Hair?, is worth the read because it gives so many helpful links for those of you who like to dive deeper into study and reflection. But I recognize the importance of turning these blogs into audio format for busy and on-the-go folks who still want access to the information (I’m often in that category myself). Anyway, I hope you enjoy the new podcast…

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