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Just three guys who like to talk about Music, Media and the Mission of Jesus. Every week Zak, Collin and Bob talk about all things having to do with life as people who are house-plants in the house of God (Psalm 92).
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Friday Aug 09, 2019
Friday Aug 09, 2019
Does the idea of paid staff go against the idea of building a kingdom? We look into the potential pitfalls, perils or pluses of paid people.... p p p pleeeaaasse listen!
SONG: Take My Life And Let It Be - Hymn
Oh Hey! an article by the Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pastors-approach-salary-question/
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
What does success look like in the kingdom? As a community, are we kingdom builders or club builders?
SONG: Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Hymn
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
The argument goes something like this:
- Anti-Christians: The bible is unfactual, contracts itself, and is most likely allegory or myth.
- Fundamentalists: Everything is literal
- Us: Somewhere in the middle?
How do we find the truth within what scripture is trying to communicate and consider the context it came out of without diluting the truth?
SONG: Psalm 25:1-11
Words: Isaac Watts, The Psalms of David (1744) https://www.ccel.org/ccel/watts/psalmshymns.Ps.58.html
Music: Our version of the Hymn "This is My Father's World"
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Saturday Jul 20, 2019
Taking Scripture and twisting it, is the OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK (literally, look at Genesis 3). In this episode we talk about how mis-readings of scripture can impact people in very negative ways, or even be used for not so good agendas....
SONG: Dig a Little Deeper - A Song Collin wrote in our last song-writing contest... We added a Chorus. Next is probably a construction VBS theme!
ARTICLE: 10 Commonly Twisted Scriptures
https://www.ptm.org/online-resources/PDFs/TenTwistedScriptures.pdf
Example of Minor vs Major Issues... https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/do-arminians-preach-a-sufficient-gospel
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
BOB KEITH joins us to help record the second episode of a series on Idols (the episode that didn't get deleted).
We talk about how in our culture self-help and self love are so prominent. And for Christians, how the gospel means self-sacrifice instead....
SONG: It's You - A Praise Chorus by Collin McSweeney
CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE...
https://www.epm.org/resources/1993/Nov/1/self-love-and-scripture/
AND THIS BOOK: In the Name of Jesus by Henry Nouwen
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0824512596/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_vy6eDb1TEQVW1
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Sunday Jul 07, 2019
Is Idolatry a problem in the church? Is nationalism or other political beliefs part of the problem? How can we pledge allegiance to Jesus in the midst of a culture that may be more loyal to other things?
SONG:
To God Be The Glory (HYMN) Arr. Zak Kratzer (2019)
HOW DO WE REVEAL IDOLS?
- WHAT ABOUT WITH PRAYER?
- In the Book Conterfeit Gods Tim Keller asks if you agree with 20 statements to determine the idols of the heart… http://qara.org/20-questions-tim-keller-uses-to-diagnose-the-idols-of-the-heart/
(BOOK LINK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594485496/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_vRMeDb84ZAQQR)
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https://www.patreon.com/houseplantspodcast
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Sunday Jun 30, 2019
Sunday Jun 30, 2019
We have our friend CJ on to discuss what worship looks like in the mindset of Pentecost and the importance of an inward baptism. We also play our cover of his song, "An Inward Baptism of Fire" based on two Charles Wesley poems about Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Don't miss this one!
SONG:
And Inward Baptism of Fire (CJ Hock) 2019
- Based on two works of Charles Wesley
- To the tune of the hymn "Before the Throne of God Above"
Scripture:
Acts 2: Pentecost scripture
John 14: 26 - the holy spirit will guide you
1 John 4:4 Greater is he that lives in you, than who lives in the world (God dwelling in us)
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Sunday Jun 23, 2019
Special GUEST: Jason Rowe stops by to talk with us about rest and burnout. How do we avoid burnout when life keeps us so busy and why is it especially important for those of us doing lots of ministry throughout the week?
SONG: Take Time To Be Holy
- Hymn Arr. by Collin McSweeney (2019)
BOOK: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1414364555/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_3d-dDb1JKCY7Q
ARTICLE: BURNOUT IS NOW A MEDICAL CONDITION (CNN)
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/27/health/who-burnout-disease-trnd/index.html
CHECK OUT OUR LIVE MUSIC ALBUM, Available on Patreon before anywhere else...
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Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Saturday Jun 15, 2019
Sometimes we just need a break. God built a day of rest into creation itself. The idea of Sabbath is for us to be able to rest and enjoy God's presence. Why is it important for us to take a break and connect with God, and how can we avoid a mindset of over-burdening ourselves with work? Perhaps the following question is more important than ever: When was the last time you felt truly rested on a Sabbath?
SONG: Chill Version of "Flourish" Based on Psalm 92 (A Psalm for the Sabbath) by Collin McSweeney
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Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Saturday Jun 08, 2019
Sometimes we need to take in the whole picture, to see clearly. We talk about some of the ways we can make the mistake of leaving out context or reading our own context in, and how this can really mess us up when we do it with scripture.
SONG: Be Thou My Vision - Arr. Collin and Zak (2019)
BOOK:
BRENT STRAWN - The Old Testament is Dying
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0801048885/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_AbC0CbWEAEFRY
CHECK OUT OUR LIVE MUSIC ALBUM, Available on Patreon before anywhere else...
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